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BV51 NJN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,585 mi
Last recorded98,585 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,585 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,866 miles

Nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brakes just met requirements

Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear service brakes just met requirements

Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 68,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,066 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on offside front inner sill/footwell

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,796 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,632 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN/PITTED

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

REAR SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,149 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,664 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 28,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 20,999 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 NJN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJN, 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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BV51 NJN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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