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DG51 XJO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,935 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,274 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres are perishing

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 95,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres are perishing

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,302 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 84,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,468 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

squeak from rear brakes

Fail 6 Oct 2008 75,792 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

squeak from rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,291 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,052 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2005 47,057 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)

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 XJO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG51 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

DG51 XJO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is DG51 XJO safe to buy?

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