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YL51 FPC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,357 mi
Last recorded48,357 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Offside Rear brakes binding

both rear suspension arms corroding

nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,061 miles

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at nearside rear - corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 46,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at nearside rear - corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,129 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,777 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,000 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 40,000 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust generally corroded / deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,711 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,911 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,102 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 FPC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YL51 FPC, 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 YL51 FPC registered?

YL51 FPC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is YL51 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 FPC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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