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NG51 ADO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 ADO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front floors (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,243 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,174 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,783 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,192 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 55,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,778 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,148 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,548 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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NG51 ADO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NG51 ADO, 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 NG51 ADO registered?

NG51 ADO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is NG51 ADO safe to buy?

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