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PE51 YFJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,521 mi
Last recorded63,521 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,521 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 63,502 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,317 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,244 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,244 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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PE51 YFJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PE51 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE51 YFJ registered?

PE51 YFJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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