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NG51 AEC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 AEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,979 miles

rear exhaust silencer rattling

Fail 7 Mar 2016 56,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust silencer rattling

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 36,878 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 36,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 36,442 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 36,442 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,864 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 35,864 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2010 34,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,044 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,552 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 AEC 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 68.8%.

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 AEC, 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

How do I check the history of NG51 AEC?

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What year was NG51 AEC registered?

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

Is NG51 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 AEC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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