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YG51 PCZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling body

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f cross member damaged

n/s/f road wheel dented

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber outer casing showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r light lense cracked and repaired with tape

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,539 miles

front crossmember is damaged

front to rear metal fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

mounting bracket on fuel fill pipe corroded

nearside front bumper is damaged

nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread and getting low at 3mm

Fail 28 Feb 2014 80,539 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front crossmember is damaged

front to rear metal fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

mounting bracket on fuel fill pipe corroded

nearside front bumper is damaged

nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread and getting low at 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 50,171 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 50,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 28,834 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,060 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 10,654 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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YG51 PCZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG51 PCZ, 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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YG51 PCZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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