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SD51 OEU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,912 mi
Last recorded67,912 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 OEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,912 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,587 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 60,587 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,997 miles

exhaust front pipe showing signs of corrosion

timing belt due at 54000 miles

Pass 26 Nov 2005 43,378 miles

Slight roughness in rear nearside wheelbearing.

Fail 26 Nov 2005 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight roughness in rear nearside wheelbearing.

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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SD51 OEU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD51 OEU, 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

How do I check the history of SD51 OEU?

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What year was SD51 OEU registered?

SD51 OEU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is SD51 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 OEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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