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WA51 OBZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 97,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf. Nsr x2 and general points around the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Nsf.osf.nsr.osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sealed with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Condition limit only just met (0.1 (b))

Ns and os inner sills and floor corroded. General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Limit just met (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Ns and os rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

W.m.t

Fail 27 Sep 2023 88,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill, front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust leak manifold area

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Reverse light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nail in nearside rear tyre & tyre perished heavily

Nearside front seat and seat belt buckle not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body condition is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 69,758 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body condition is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,960 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,798 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside tail-light cluster deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2019 58,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside tail-light cluster deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,356 miles

Front tyres worn to legal limit

Nearside Mirror assembly missing

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2018 50,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn to legal limit

Nearside Mirror assembly missing

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,737 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,699 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 33,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155-70-13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,856 miles

ADVISE ALL SUSPENSION COPONENTS RUSTY

ADVISE BIND ON REAR BRAKES

ADVISE BRAKE HOSE ENDS RUSTY

ADVISE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLIT

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,740 miles

advise all suspensiom arms rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,590 miles

advise rear suspension arms rusty.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,351 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,714 miles

slight imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,303 miles

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

nearside headlight protection cover cracked, not affecting pattern

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,675 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WA51 OBZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA51 OBZ, 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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WA51 OBZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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