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PO51 DSV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,921 mi
Last recorded53,921 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 DSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 53,921 miles

Front bumper mounts corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,552 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Front bumper supports and stiffner heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,552 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Front bumper supports and stiffner heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,847 miles

Both front bumper mountings excessively corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,357 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

front panel supporting bumper excessively corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,989 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 8,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,602 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,795 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 7,325 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,736 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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PO51 DSV 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 78.6%.

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 PO51 DSV, 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 PO51 DSV registered?

PO51 DSV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PO51 DSV safe to buy?

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