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DK51 XJY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,009 mi
Last recorded14,009 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 XJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,799 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 5,798 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 98,026 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,411 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 86,411 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,990 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 77,990 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,245 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,203 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf tyre tread low - suggest wheel alignment checked

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,422 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,422 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,671 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DK51 XJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK51 XJY, 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 DK51 XJY registered?

DK51 XJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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