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YH51 JXT

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,981 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

exhaust downpipe to cat has a slight leak

front brake discs are lipped and both brakes are binding slightly

nearside rear steel brake pipe is corroding

offside front door check strap is loose

offside front outer door handle is loose

offside rear steel brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding

rear bumper is loose

Fail 6 Jan 2010 68,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust downpipe to cat has a slight leak

front brake discs are lipped and both brakes are binding slightly

nearside rear steel brake pipe is corroding

offside front door check strap is loose

offside front outer door handle is loose

offside rear steel brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding

rear bumper is loose

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

f/n/s wheel arch liner insecure

f/o/s tyre perishing

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

wiper scratch to windscreen n/s

Fail 8 Dec 2008 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

f/n/s wheel arch liner insecure

f/o/s tyre perishing

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

wiper scratch to windscreen n/s

Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,534 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery inscure

both rear tyres wall slightly cracked inner and outer

engine managment light on

nail in near side rear tyre

passanger seat slightly inscure

Fail 28 Jun 2007 61,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing inner and outer walls of tyres, cords not exposed

engine manegment warning light on

pasenger wiper deteriated

passenger front seat slightly insecure

Fail 22 May 2007 60,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front wipers starting to split, not seriously smeering windscreen

both rear tyres perishing outer walls, cords not exposed

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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YH51 JXT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 YH51 JXT, 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 YH51 JXT registered?

YH51 JXT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YH51 JXT safe to buy?

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