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YR51 ODK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,836 mi
Last recorded96,836 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ODK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,836 miles

all under body and suspension parts rusty

o/s/r tyre misshapen

slight play in n/s/f rack

Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,836 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all under body and suspension parts rusty

o/s/r tyre misshapen

slight play in n/s/f rack

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,920 miles

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

exhaust is very rusty (front to rear) and blowing at rear box

front bumper is lose

n/s mirror glass is lose

underside is generally very rusty and patched

wipers are poor

Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,920 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust is very rusty (front to rear) and blowing at rear box

front bumper is lose

n/s mirror glass is lose

underside is generally very rusty and patched

wipers are poor

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 72,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,652 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,652 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,339 miles

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

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

all front and rear suspension badly corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,339 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre flat

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

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

all front and rear suspension badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,555 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,897 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,897 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,576 miles

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

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

all tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,422 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 31,592 miles

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

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

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

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

minor r.t.a. damage to n/s front wing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,592 miles

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

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

minor r.t.a. damage to n/s front wing

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 ODK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ODK, 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 YR51 ODK registered?

YR51 ODK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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