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YG51 VDL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,443 mi
Last recorded74,443 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 VDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 58,985 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front SIDE REPEATER LIGHT DIM

Pass 31 May 2016 50,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 44,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,368 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 14,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 10,783 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 VDL 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 86.7%.

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 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 VDL, 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 YG51 VDL registered?

YG51 VDL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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