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KV51 CZD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 CZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 87,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal large hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal has a large hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole centre of inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear from joining block to load sensing valve steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor in front mounting area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner and outer sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,245 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,167 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 66,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,007 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,945 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,537 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,006 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,006 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

offside and nearside front tyres perished around outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2007 44,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,951 miles

1/front pads low

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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KV51 CZD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KV51 CZD, 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 KV51 CZD registered?

KV51 CZD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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