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MU51 BWE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,541 mi
Last recorded49,541 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,541 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f strut tower slightly corroded

n/s/r shocker slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

eml on dash

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,259 miles

Offside Rear footbrake low effort

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L.light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to boot floor ,bothsides under sills,both sides floor

Pass 31 Oct 2014 11,978 miles

EML light on!

Exhaust corroded bad at center to rear joint!

Front wipers worn!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 11,713 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

EML light on!

Exhaust corroded bad at center to rear joint!

Front wipers worn!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,757 miles

EML light on!

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,757 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on!

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

Front brake discs worn!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,223 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

engine managment light on

front brake discs lipped

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit on outside edge

slight oil leak from oil filter seal

spare wheel loose in boot

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,118 miles

engine management light on

front tyres worn to limit on edges and cracking

o/s/r indicator shows white light

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,256 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 43,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,063 miles

engine management light on

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,831 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 7,006 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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MU51 BWE 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 MU51 BWE, 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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MU51 BWE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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