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YR51 BYF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,866 mi
Last recorded89,866 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 BYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lag to operation of NSR parking brake

Nearside Rear Large imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR suspension arm front bush heavily degraded, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front OSF wing mirror housing secured with glue and tape, housing appears secure at time of test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR suspension arm front bush heavily degraded, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack bottom seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,866 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine coolant below minimum indicated level in header tank

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lag to operation of NSR parking brake

Nearside Rear Large imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR suspension arm front bush heavily degraded, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front OSF wing mirror housing secured with glue and tape, housing appears secure at time of test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR suspension arm front bush heavily degraded, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack bottom seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,445 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leaks from rocker cover gasket area and oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF front suspension arm deteriorated, not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at junction with wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror cracked (not affecting view to rear) and unit slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arm forward bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking/perishing, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking/perishing, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating in normal work range (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 86,242 miles

Exhaust emissions for CO high, advise investigation

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator leaking, advise replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded at union with rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror outer case cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose OSF wing mirror loose, held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone front bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weep from bottom seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Overall rear service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached OSR lamp cluster loose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached OSR lamp cluster loose (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached OSR lamp cluster loose (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions for CO high, advise investigation

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator leaking, advise replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded at union with rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No engine coolant in header tank

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror outer case cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose OSF wing mirror loose, held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone front bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weep from bottom seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Overall rear service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,588 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight weep from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre increased wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface partially degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake performance lower than expected (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 84,575 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipe weeping (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF wishbone rear mounting area excessive corrosion and hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF wishbone rear mounting area excessive corrosion and hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight weep from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe support bracket fractured

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

NSF inner and OSF inner washer jets slightly mis-aligned

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre increased wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

No coolant in header tank

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface partially degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR wishbone front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake performance lower than expected (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,721 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,677 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,149 miles

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

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

possible fuel at filler neck

Fail 1 Oct 2016 78,149 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

possible fuel at filler neck

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,234 miles

Body damage to offside of vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,302 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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YR51 BYF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YR51 BYF, 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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YR51 BYF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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