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DV51 USG

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,833 mi
Last recorded95,833 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 USG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,833 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pipes corroded under vehicle/front arch area

surface corrosion under vehicle on suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,889 miles

Offside Front c.v gaiter starting to leak grease

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,285 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,810 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,917 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,878 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,829 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 55,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s/f n/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,883 miles

N/S Rear lamp is cracked ; light not affected

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,279 miles

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

wiper blades split,but still cleaning screen,will need replaceing soon

Pass 18 Feb 2006 31,508 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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DV51 USG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USG, 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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DV51 USG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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