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CN51 RCF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,259 mi
Last recorded90,259 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 RCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,007 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit (perishing)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,446 miles

light rust on rear brakes

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

light rust on rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,923 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,109 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,894 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 59,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Fail 24 Jun 2010 49,285 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,285 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

o/s mirror damage

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,057 miles

o/s mirror damage

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,641 miles

Crack in drivers door mirror

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,517 miles

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

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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CN51 RCF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN51 RCF, 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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CN51 RCF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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