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DV51 OSE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,695 mi
Last recorded14,695 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,408 miles

nearside rear hub cap trim missing

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Feb 2008 84,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear hub cap trim missing

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,961 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DV51 OSE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV51 OSE, 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 DV51 OSE registered?

DV51 OSE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is DV51 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 OSE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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