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LK51 EYA

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,589 mi
Last recorded65,589 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 EYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,589 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,302 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 63,302 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,519 miles

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

n/s/r tyre pitted on outer wall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,315 miles

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

damage to n/s door mirror glass

Fail 19 Aug 2010 23,307 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise near side mirror damage

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,675 miles

nearside front obligatory mirror has slight damage

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,675 miles

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

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

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

nearside front obligatory mirror has slight damage

Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 21,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,701 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,959 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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LK51 EYA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LK51 EYA, 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 LK51 EYA registered?

LK51 EYA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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