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WK51 BYD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear all suspension components and fittings corroding

Front coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Front sump and power steering weaping

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper mountings have broken in several places

Fail 3 Nov 2016 65,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear all suspension components and fittings corroding

Front coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Front sump and power steering weaping

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper mountings have broken in several places

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,547 miles

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

Front bumper lose but not insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,419 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 46,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,455 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,059 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2010 37,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,003 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,703 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 18,689 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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WK51 BYD 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 68.8%.

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 WK51 BYD, 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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WK51 BYD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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