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CU51 EJY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,101 mi
Last recorded78,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 EJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 78,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,429 miles

N/S/R Lower arm mount area rusty

Noisey wheel bearing O/S/R

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R Lower arm mount area rusty

Noisey wheel bearing O/S/R

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,247 miles

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

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

O/S/R wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,711 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,130 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on chassis,exhaust,suspoension

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 EJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 CU51 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

CU51 EJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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