MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre perished, worn on inner edge and sidewall is deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre perished, worn on inner edge and sidewall is deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust box coroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
(nearside front) tyre worn smooth on inner edge but not exposing cords
slight oil leak from sump bolt
(nearside front) tyre worn smooth on inner edge but not exposing cords
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight oil leak from sump bolt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre is perished
offside front tyre is perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX51 DTU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 VX51 DTU, 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 VX51 DTU registered?
VX51 DTU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is VX51 DTU safe to buy?
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