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DA51 SZX

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,000 mi
Last recorded56,000 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 SZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,000 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2016 55,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lense damage (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,975 miles

EML on

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside light lense broken

offside light lense cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,975 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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

EML on

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside light lense broken

offside light lense cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,786 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,424 miles

rear chassis by n/s and o/s rear wishbone mounting areas slightly corroded

rear of fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear torsion arms

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,449 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,727 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,558 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall (155/70T13)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall (155/70T13)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,896 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,402 miles

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

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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DA51 SZX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA51 SZX, 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 DA51 SZX registered?

DA51 SZX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is DA51 SZX safe to buy?

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