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YX51 ETY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 ETY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,177 miles

Exhaust leak

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 78,177 miles

Exhaust leak

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,604 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 47,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,454 miles

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipes and flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 39,682 miles

front brake pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 37,482 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2011 35,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,453 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,671 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 24,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YX51 ETY 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 YX51 ETY, 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 YX51 ETY registered?

YX51 ETY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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