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YR51 ZTF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,995 mi
Last recorded18,995 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 18,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor excessivley holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155x70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight frame broken and light insecure effect light out put to road and orther drivers (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155x70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175x70x13 (4.1.E.1)

advise alot of general heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components

advise exhaust manifold heat sheild heavily corroded and loose breaking away

advise foot brake travel close to excessive travel recommend brake service

advise fuel pipe n/s underside becoming heavily corroded

advise n/s and o/s inner and outer sills also front crossmeber started corrosion process

advise n/s/r brake pipe from brake hose to rear componsator becoming heavily corroded

advise o/s/r brake pipe from brake hose at bend becoming heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 6,164 miles

advise exhaust rear silencer rattle internallay

advise front lower crossmenber corroded

advise o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

advise o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise becoming worn

advise steel fuel pipes corroded in places

advise underside front and rear suspension and brake components becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,083 miles

(advise) all front and rear suspension and brake components becoming corroded in general

(advise) front lower crossmember becoming corroded

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake flex hose ferrels becoming corroded

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r brake flex hose ferrels becoming corroded

(advise) rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

(advise) all front and rear suspension and brake components becoming corroded in general

(advise) front lower crossmember becoming corroded

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake flex hose ferrels becoming corroded

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r brake flex hose ferrels becoming corroded

(advise) rear subframe becoming corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,357 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 79,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded & wearing thin

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,649 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 56,649 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,996 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 ZTF 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 70.6%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

YR51 ZTF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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