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WM51 BSO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,801 mi
Last recorded80,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 BSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,801 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 80,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 71,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 71,544 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,572 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 65,572 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,408 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,476 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 51,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 47,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 47,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor within 30cm of suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill under door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system / rear box baffles collapsed

Pass 25 Aug 2018 44,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing. 155/70r13 Dot 29/10

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 40,137 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,913 miles

child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inpection of belt

Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 31,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,794 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,612 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,122 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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WM51 BSO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM51 BSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM51 BSO registered?

WM51 BSO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is WM51 BSO safe to buy?

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