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YX51 GDV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,462 mi
Last recorded53,462 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 GDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,462 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 46,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 38,939 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,084 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 29,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 26,748 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 23,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,643 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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YX51 GDV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX51 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

YX51 GDV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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