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GN51 KHY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,343 mi
Last recorded54,343 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,343 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 54,343 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,851 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,698 miles

Offside rear tyre punctured

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 46,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre punctured

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,877 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,612 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,612 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,021 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,036 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,297 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 34,283 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,985 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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GN51 KHY 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 61.1%.

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 GN51 KHY, 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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GN51 KHY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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