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KG51 UYH

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

46,142 mi
Last recorded46,142 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres splitting/perished 155/70/13

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,656 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Negative terminal on battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Negative terminal on battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,399 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on underbody in places..corrosion on underbody components

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front brake ferrule corroding...advise to replace

Fail 21 Oct 2013 44,395 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on underbody in places..corrosion on underbody components

offside front brake ferrule corroding...advise to replace

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,796 miles

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

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,198 miles

corrosion on underbody in places...corrosion on underbody components

Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on underbody in places...corrosion on underbody components

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,669 miles

corrosion on underbody components

corrosion on underbody in places

offside rear inner tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,275 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,342 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,500 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,790 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 22,790 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KG51 UYH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KG51 UYH, 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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KG51 UYH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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