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YP51 BXY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,112 mi
Last recorded97,112 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 BXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy surface corrosion on osr brake pipe

n/s sill holed

o/s sill holed

oil leak..onto brake fluid reservoir and brake master cylinder

osr wheel rim damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 97,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,147 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,906 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,841 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,237 miles

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,483 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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YP51 BXY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YP51 BXY, 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 YP51 BXY registered?

YP51 BXY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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