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BU51 AKV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,422 mi
Last recorded60,422 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 AKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 60,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to sill (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 57,274 miles

Offside Front brake disk baking plate corroded, slightly rubbing on disk.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,437 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,666 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,003 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,181 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,369 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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BU51 AKV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 AKV registered?

BU51 AKV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BU51 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 AKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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