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LR51 MDK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,330 mi
Last recorded54,330 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,330 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,207 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 51,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,811 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall worn and cracked

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,844 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 41,844 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 37,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,539 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged and slightly cut

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,794 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged and slightly cut

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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LR51 MDK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR51 MDK, 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 LR51 MDK registered?

LR51 MDK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LR51 MDK safe to buy?

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