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YP51 BYC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

1,504 mi
Last recorded1,504 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 BYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 1,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,565 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,348 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 BYC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YP51 BYC, 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 YP51 BYC registered?

YP51 BYC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is YP51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP51 BYC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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