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LY51 GDE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,546 mi
Last recorded88,546 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,546 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,102 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front springs corroded

light scratches on windscreen

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,084 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,798 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,798 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,143 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,943 miles

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,258 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 25,220 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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LY51 GDE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LY51 GDE, 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 LY51 GDE registered?

LY51 GDE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LY51 GDE safe to buy?

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