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YF51 JPJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,415 mi
Last recorded47,415 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 JPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 47,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,520 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,155 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,410 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,674 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,126 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 32,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,652 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 61,652 miles

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

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

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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YF51 JPJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YF51 JPJ, 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 YF51 JPJ registered?

YF51 JPJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is YF51 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 JPJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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