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LY51 GDF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,128 mi
Last recorded71,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 71,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,373 miles

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system in poor condition

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system in poor condition

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 61,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,268 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,715 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 42,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,826 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 GDF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

LY51 GDF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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