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SF51 YHM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 69,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,023 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,974 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offsie front wing mirror slightly damaged

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 52,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,517 miles

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

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

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 YHM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF51 YHM, 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 SF51 YHM registered?

SF51 YHM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is SF51 YHM safe to buy?

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