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BU51 DWZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,377 mi
Last recorded64,377 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,377 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,635 miles

front brake discs corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front fog lamp insecure and offside lens broken

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

surface corrosion on rear brake lines and flexi-hose ferrules

Fail 24 Apr 2013 60,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs corroded

nearside front fog lamp insecure and offside lens broken

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

surface corrosion on rear brake lines and flexi-hose ferrules

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,242 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

off side wiper blade deterioreted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 52,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear hub cover missing

rear part of under body has rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear hub cover missing

rear part of under body has rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,296 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,296 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 40,580 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil low,cuts in osf tyre [175/60h14]

Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,580 miles

oil low,cuts in osf tyre [175/60h14]

Pass 7 Jun 2008 33,357 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2007 29,614 miles

both front tyres worn

o/s side repeator dim

Pass 5 May 2006 25,407 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 DWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DWZ, 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.

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What year was BU51 DWZ registered?

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

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