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YL51 FUV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,620 mi
Last recorded91,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 91,620 miles

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

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

nearside front outer suspension ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

offside inside door handle missing but still able to open door

Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front outer suspension ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

offside inside door handle missing but still able to open door

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,010 miles

Drivers door interior handle broken but still opens door

Fail 4 Jan 2012 84,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door interior handle broken but still opens door

Pass 5 May 2010 65,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,539 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 56,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,041 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 33,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FUV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FUV, 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 YL51 FUV registered?

YL51 FUV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YL51 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 FUV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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