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BV51 NHY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,939 mi
Last recorded55,939 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Nov 2017 55,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracking / perished 155/70 13 75T landsail (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,244 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2014 40,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracked.

offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracked.

offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,361 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 31,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,479 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,026 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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BV51 NHY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV51 NHY, 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 BV51 NHY registered?

BV51 NHY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is BV51 NHY safe to buy?

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