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BX51 OEV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,079 mi
Last recorded44,079 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,079 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,983 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 36,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,191 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2015 24,043 miles

Front Brakes are slightly uneven

Nearside front mirror is cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,005 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brakes are slightly uneven

Nearside front mirror is cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,333 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front wiper blade is split.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 16,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front wiper blade is split.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,385 miles

Nearside front mirror is cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,320 miles

all tyre side walls poor

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,084 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 6,637 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 6,282 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 5,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 5,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 4,688 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 OEV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX51 OEV, 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 BX51 OEV registered?

BX51 OEV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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