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NJ51 WAO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,050 mi
Last recorded46,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 WAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2012 46,050 miles

Front number plate needs attension

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2012 46,050 miles

Front number plate needs attension

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,254 miles

Front number plate needs attension

Fail 25 Jul 2010 21,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust has a slight blow on the joint but not considered excessive at the time of test

front brake pads worn on to the lower legal limit, will need replacement as soon as possible

offside and nearside front tyre starting to perrish on the outter walls

offside rear tyre starting to perrish on the outter walls

Pass 25 Jul 2010 21,280 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow on the joint but not considered excessive at the time of test

front brake pads worn on to the lower legal limit, will need replacement as soon as possible

offside and nearside front tyre starting to perrish on the outter walls

offside rear tyre starting to perrish on the outter walls

Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,000 miles

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

outer tyrewalls weathered o/s n/s front o/s rear

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,432 miles

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

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

off side near side front off side rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,470 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 15,470 miles

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

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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NJ51 WAO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ51 WAO, 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 NJ51 WAO registered?

NJ51 WAO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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