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CU51 BPZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,913 miles

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

metal fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,454 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 65,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/70/13 should be 155/70/13 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,335 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 62,327 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,765 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,165 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,069 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 43,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,308 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn low [2mm] advice new tyre

n/s rear tyre perished, advice to have new tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,296 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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CU51 BPZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU51 BPZ, 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 CU51 BPZ registered?

CU51 BPZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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