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YL51 DWC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,325 mi
Last recorded59,325 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 DWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 59,325 miles

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

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

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

both sills are starting to corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,699 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,847 miles

Tyres all cracking on sidewalls and in treads

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,715 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,559 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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YL51 DWC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YL51 DWC, 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

How do I check the history of YL51 DWC?

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What year was YL51 DWC registered?

YL51 DWC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2001.

Is YL51 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 DWC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL51 DWC have outstanding finance?

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