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BU51 DWP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,132 mi
Last recorded78,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,132 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,638 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,872 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,319 miles

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 26 Jul 2007 35,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 28,973 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 DWP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

BU51 DWP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 DWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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