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YX51 GFU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,055 mi
Last recorded66,055 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 GFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,055 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,551 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 58,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 54,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 13,683 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 GFU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX51 GFU registered?

YX51 GFU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is YX51 GFU safe to buy?

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