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KR51 FFC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 FFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 88,229 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,762 miles

Front wipers torn

boot lid insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2017 84,762 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & floor on 2 places (5.2.6)

Front wipers torn

boot lid insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,032 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 82,032 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,879 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,879 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,479 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 73,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,131 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2012 66,459 miles

battery loose and leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,458 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

battery loose and leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,332 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 51,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,123 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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KR51 FFC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KR51 FFC, 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 KR51 FFC registered?

KR51 FFC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is KR51 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 FFC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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