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RK51 DWY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,979 mi
Last recorded40,979 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 DWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,979 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,034 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 29,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 5,695 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 5,695 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,915 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 80,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel slightly binding on

slight interaction on offside rear lights

Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,462 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade perished. NSF brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,545 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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RK51 DWY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK51 DWY, 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 RK51 DWY registered?

RK51 DWY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RK51 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 DWY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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