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NK51 BVP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,717 mi
Last recorded94,717 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 BVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,717 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,058 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp has slight damage

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,577 miles

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

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust join

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,309 miles

both front brake hose ferrules are becoming corroded

exhaust slightly leaking

heat shield insecure at manifold

vehicle becoming corroded on under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,255 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads and discs becoming worn

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

Fail 11 Oct 2006 57,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs becoming worn

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,568 miles

vehicle corroded on under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2005 37,568 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

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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NK51 BVP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 NK51 BVP, 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

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What year was NK51 BVP registered?

NK51 BVP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is NK51 BVP safe to buy?

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