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YG51 VCZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 VCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,490 miles

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,491 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 75,491 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,701 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,715 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 VCZ 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 78.6%.

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 YG51 VCZ, 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 YG51 VCZ registered?

YG51 VCZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is YG51 VCZ safe to buy?

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