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VX51 VJY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,913 mi
Last recorded70,913 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 VJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 58,649 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

minor chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s floor to sill rusty

o/s front coil spring rusty

o/s rear suspension arm rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounts perishing and split

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,420 miles

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 VJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

VX51 VJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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