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DE51 YHN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,387 mi
Last recorded45,387 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 YHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,387 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 45,367 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,196 miles

Lots off under body rust but not holed

Fail 26 Oct 2015 43,194 miles

Emissions not tested Due to split. Front pipe (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lots off under body rust but not holed

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,545 miles

some under body rust on sills and floor but not holed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,914 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 37,914 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 35,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,878 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 31,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2010 28,193 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,068 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,060 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,198 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2007 19,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,678 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 YHN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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