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YT51 WDY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

2,212 mi
Last recorded2,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 WDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 2,212 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES BELOW LIMIT OUT SHAPE OLD PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F O/S/F TO REAR BOTH SIDES CAT INNER TO OUTER SILLS FRONT FLOOR PANELS AND INTO REAR ARCHES ALL MARKED AS HOLES VERY WEAL CAR THROUGH OUT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort LOW LITTLE EFFORT (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 2,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and full outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just O.K. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,357 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 to loaed valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,814 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 82,691 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,503 miles

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

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

slight surging on idle

Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,630 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,630 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,438 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

child/babyseat fitted to rear seat not allowing for inspection of nearside adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,546 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,132 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,132 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,266 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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YT51 WDY 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 58.8%.

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 YT51 WDY, 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 YT51 WDY registered?

YT51 WDY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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