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SF51 YFV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,171 mi
Last recorded77,171 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front two rear and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front two rear and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,992 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear inner and outer wsills are corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,326 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,153 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,462 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,462 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,040 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 14,630 miles

engine idling rough

front brake pads worn to max limit

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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SF51 YFV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF51 YFV, 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 SF51 YFV registered?

SF51 YFV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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