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BX51 ZFY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 75,739 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,027 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,025 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,051 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge & has 2.5mm min tread left.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 55,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

N/S door mirror missing.

N/S/F tyre has 2mm min tread left.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall has bad "nick" in it - recommend replacement.

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge & has 2.5mm min tread left.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,265 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,858 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 ZFY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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