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DX51 AUH

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,953 mi
Last recorded84,953 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,953 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 84,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear springs corroded

front and rear top suspension turrets corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front floors corroded

middle and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

rear brake pipes greased up not able to check properly

Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,674 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear springs corroded

front and rear top suspension turrets corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front floors corroded

middle and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 73,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

exhaust fouling gearbox

offside rear body has impact damage

rear body has impact damage

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,360 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body has signs of impact damage

rear wiper torn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,354 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body has signs of impact damage

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,117 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SPARE WHEEL RIM BADLY DAMAGED/BENT

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SPARE WHEEL RIM BADLY DAMAGED/BENT

Fail 6 Apr 2009 51,735 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,735 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,287 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 47,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,328 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,776 miles

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

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

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

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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DX51 AUH 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 56.3%.

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 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 DX51 AUH, 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 DX51 AUH registered?

DX51 AUH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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