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DE51 WFY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,301 mi
Last recorded58,301 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,301 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,387 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,294 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall splits

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,674 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 33,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,150 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 12,892 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 WFY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DE51 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

DE51 WFY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is DE51 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 WFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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