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DG51 XJL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side door mirror missing

near side front tyre getting low on outer edge

near side rear tyre getting low outer edge

off side front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,039 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust leaking middle joint

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f door mirror incomplete

Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust leaking middle joint

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f door mirror incomplete

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,285 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS SIDE OF SCREEN OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS UNDER 40M

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,816 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,576 miles

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

offside door mirror outter cover missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,206 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,085 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 25,607 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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DG51 XJL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DG51 XJL, 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 DG51 XJL registered?

DG51 XJL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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