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KN51 YFP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,801 mi
Last recorded57,801 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 57,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 57,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY VERY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 57,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 56,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 53,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 53,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,417 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,089 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,036 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,173 miles

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,823 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 20,756 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,200 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 13,147 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 13,147 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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KN51 YFP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KN51 YFP, 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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What year was KN51 YFP registered?

KN51 YFP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is KN51 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 YFP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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