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KV51 SXB

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,913 mi
Last recorded63,913 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 SXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,913 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear tyres perished/cracking and close to legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,199 miles

General underbody corrosion including, sills, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear tyres cracked/perished and low on tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,033 miles

General underbody corroded, including suspension, sill, exhaust, brake pipes and fuel lines

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,613 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,420 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside mirror deteriorating

offside rear brake slightly deterioratinmg

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,238 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all 4 tyres perished

offside rear brake slightly lagging

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,445 miles

Battery insecure

both nearside and offside front and rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,746 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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KV51 SXB is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KV51 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 SXB registered?

KV51 SXB is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KV51 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 SXB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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