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WV51 MYX

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,615 mi
Last recorded41,615 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 MYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake grabbing

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

boot floor corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill panel starting to corrode

Rear chassis and floor pan starting to corrode advise treating metal

radiator starting to corrode

Fail 24 Aug 2016 40,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer sill panel starting to corrode

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

Rear chassis and floor pan starting to corrode advise treating metal

radiator starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,463 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 37,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front tyre has splits in the tread

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,830 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sill panels starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish

front panel corroding on the near side

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,194 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish but not exposing cords

Fail 10 Aug 2012 34,194 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,075 miles

Front pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 15,932 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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WV51 MYX 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 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 WV51 MYX, 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 WV51 MYX registered?

WV51 MYX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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