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BV51 NUB

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,671 mi
Last recorded48,671 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,671 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 48,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,321 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2016 39,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,058 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 36,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,004 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,062 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,483 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,864 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 NUB is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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