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NG51 EBP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,775 mi
Last recorded61,775 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 EBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,775 miles

front floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2013 61,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,548 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,377 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,613 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,655 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel smell around tank no leak found

Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,643 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel smell around tank no leak found

Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,840 miles

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,257 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,257 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,077 miles

Emissions lambda readings erratic

Rear brake pipes to load sensing valve ( all four)slightly corroaded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,416 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 EBP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBP, 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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NG51 EBP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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