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DE51 BUJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,212 mi
Last recorded70,212 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension mounts heavy corrosion

Rear suspension tie bars heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front coil springs corroded

heavy corrosion rear suspension arms and tie bars

rear floor suspension mounts heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,127 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

all brakes low effort recorded

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

heavy corrosion rear suspension arms and tie bars

rear floor suspension mounts heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,802 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,802 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,520 miles

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight cracking in rear tyres

Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,520 miles

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight cracking in rear tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,713 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,286 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,283 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 38,770 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,770 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small rip in drivers w/blade.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,095 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 25,095 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front outer brakew pad arond 65-70% worn

Pass 20 Sep 2005 20,300 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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DE51 BUJ 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 58.8%.

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 DE51 BUJ, 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 DE51 BUJ registered?

DE51 BUJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is DE51 BUJ safe to buy?

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