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YR51 OZU

2001 Suzuki Swift · Petrol · 993cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine993cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Suzuki Swift Petrol 993cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 88,229 miles on the clock, averaging 5,793 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 YR51 OZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,793

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,280
Average per year5,793
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR51 OZU 36k49k62k75k88k '05'14'10

Check YR51 OZU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage84,949 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage79,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage73,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage69,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage64,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage58,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage55,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage49,366 miles
Since last MOT+13,205 miles
PASS
Mileage36,161 miles

🔧 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

RegistrationYR51 OZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 OZU

What car is YR51 OZU?

YR51 OZU is a blue Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 OZU?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 OZU was 88,229 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 OZU passed its MOT?

YR51 OZU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Oct 2014.

Is YR51 OZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 OZU 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 YR51 OZU?

YR51 OZU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.