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At a glance
This 2001 Suzuki Swift Petrol 993cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 71,276 miles on the clock, averaging 5,549 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 G10A engine is known for 1. head gasket failure (cooling system stress) and 2. cooling fan relay failure. Common Suzuki Swift issues include 1. rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles) and 2. body rust.
MOT & Mileage History for YH51 CVC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,276 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,460 |
| Average per year | 5,549 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
Reported issues for this Suzuki Swift
These are the most commonly reported problems on Suzuki Swift models (1984–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles)
Rubber bushes on rear trailing arms crack and split from age/UV/road salt. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (bushes £40/set, 2-3hrs labour indie garage).
2. Body rust – sills, wheel arches, jacking points (all body styles)
Thin factory galvanising fails, rust bubbles/perforates from UK winters/salt. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (patch panels/welding, depends on extent).
3. Door lock mechanisms/central locking (all body styles)
Plastic gears in locks wear/strip, barrels seize from dirt. · Typical repair: £80-£200 per door (new barrels/gears cheap, 1hr labour).
1. Head Gasket Failure (Cooling System Stress)
Head gasket fails after prolonged overheating events, typically allowing hot combustion gases to leak into the cooling system.[1]
2. Cooling Fan Relay Failure
Electric radiator fan stops operating, leaving the engine prone to overheating during acceleration or sustained driving.[1]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YH51 CVC |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 993cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YH — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YH51 CVC
What car is YH51 CVC?
YH51 CVC is a blue Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YH51 CVC?
The last recorded mileage for YH51 CVC was 71,276 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YH51 CVC passed its MOT?
YH51 CVC has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 15 Aug 2015.
Is YH51 CVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH51 CVC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YH51 CVC?
YH51 CVC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.