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BV51 NTY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,444 mi
Last recorded42,444 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 42,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,694 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,119 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,933 miles

All tyres have small cracks in treads & side walls

Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,933 miles

All tyres have small cracks in treads & side walls

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,888 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 NTY 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 90.9%.

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 NTY, 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 NTY registered?

BV51 NTY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BV51 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 NTY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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