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BU51 DYN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,460 mi
Last recorded73,460 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,460 miles

oil leak

play in steering arms

rear offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

rust settling to all under body, prescribed areas and chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,163 miles

front and rear suspension areas corroded

off side rear shocker leaking

off side under sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2011 55,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,679 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 42,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,226 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 DYN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYN, 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 DYN registered?

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

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