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BX51 OCF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,703 mi
Last recorded67,703 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,703 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 67,703 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,842 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 60,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,835 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s/r tyre worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,974 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 28 Jan 2012 45,685 miles

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 28 Jan 2012 45,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak on gearbox

screw in nsr tyre on shoulder

slight bind on osr wheel poss over adjsuted brake need inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,854 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,203 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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BX51 OCF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX51 OCF, 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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BX51 OCF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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