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VX51 DSY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,871 mi
Last recorded6,871 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,871 miles

There Is A Lot Mud Nearside

Fail 17 Aug 2016 6,848 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Rail By Suspension (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Small Hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Load Sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Load SenSor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear Load Sensor (3.6.B.2c)

There Is A Lot Mud Nearside

Pass 7 Aug 2015 1,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,558 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,998 miles

slight wear in n/s lower arm balljoint

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,347 miles

both front tyres show low tread depth-uneven wear across tread area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,344 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s door handle damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,622 miles

slight roughness to n/s rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,342 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 18 Aug 2006 48,342 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Aug 2005 37,204 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 37,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VX51 DSY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX51 DSY, 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 VX51 DSY registered?

VX51 DSY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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