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YR51 OYK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,511 mi
Last recorded60,511 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 OYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 57,645 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,018 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chassis, suspension, brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 54,007 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,989 miles

floor sills subframes body corroded

front wiperblades worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre outer tread cut and nail in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,617 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre outer tread cut and nail in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 39,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,594 miles

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,484 miles

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

off side rear lamp lense damaged but not showing white light directly to rear of vehicle

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 OYK 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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

YR51 OYK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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