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VX51 DTU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,846 mi
Last recorded84,846 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 84,846 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 84,846 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 May 2016 78,473 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 78,430 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,483 miles

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 64,619 miles

(nearside front) tyre worn smooth on inner edge but not exposing cords

slight oil leak from sump bolt

Fail 10 May 2012 64,619 miles

(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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is perished

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,572 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,093 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 25,395 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 18,955 miles

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.

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 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.

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