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DF51 NLX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 NLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,819 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

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

corrosion inc sills,suspension etc

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

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

corrosion inc sills,suspension etc

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,672 miles

rear metal brake pipes corrosion

rear tyres 2-3mm

sills corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,177 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 82,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 73,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corrosion

metal brake and fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,456 miles

exhaust corrosion

metal brake and fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,900 miles

cat corrosion

front tyres 3mm

metal brake pipes start of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,919 miles

corrosion started rear car inc- fuel & brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,289 miles

advice as per 22/02/2006

Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner pads getting low?

oil leak

start corrosion inc metal brake pipes.

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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DF51 NLX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 45,009 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 DF51 NLX, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 NLX registered?

DF51 NLX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is DF51 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 NLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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