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BU51 DWW

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

46,356 mi
Last recorded46,356 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 46,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2026 46,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2025 44,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,781 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some flaking of surface but not severe to rear pipes nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,139 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 32,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,828 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,746 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 11,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,173 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 9,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,071 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,971 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 DWW is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

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

Is BU51 DWW safe to buy?

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