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YR51 ZZV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,245 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,961 miles

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

front brake discs worn

noise from o/s/f wheel

underside corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2013 71,960 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

noise from o/s/f wheel

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,108 miles

offside rear jacking point damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,108 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear jacking point damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,446 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

floor to sill areas corroding

front suspension arms corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear suspension arm mony areas corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2011 50,446 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

floor to sill areas corroding

front suspension arms corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear suspension arm mony areas corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,507 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing

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 ZZV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

YR51 ZZV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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