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DV51 XUH

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,636 mi
Last recorded91,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 XUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,636 miles

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes rusting at securing clips

Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear metal brake pipes rusting at securing clips

Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,642 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating

offside front side repeater cracked

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2015 86,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating

offside front side repeater cracked

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,022 miles

offside front side repeater cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,140 miles

##strong advise## front cross member damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside wing repeater damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 71,140 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

##strong advise## front cross member damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside wing repeater damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,382 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,353 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,401 miles

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,038 miles

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

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

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)

brake warning light glowing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,815 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross memberis bent quite badly.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross memberis bent quite badly.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,538 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 XUH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV51 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

DV51 XUH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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