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BU51 DXW

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,472 mi
Last recorded67,472 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,472 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside door handl4e broke inside but still able to open

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,472 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside door handl4e broke inside but still able to open

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,097 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 51,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,667 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

engine malfunction indicator is on

evidence of accident damage visable at n/s/f

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f + o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

vehicle has seriously damaged marker

Pass 9 May 2007 19,434 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,729 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 DXW is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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