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YR51 BYT

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 BYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,207 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,893 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,893 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,445 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,402 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,402 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2006 32,189 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 BYT 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 76.5%.

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 YR51 BYT, 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 YR51 BYT registered?

YR51 BYT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is YR51 BYT safe to buy?

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