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NK51 HVM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,982 mi
Last recorded58,982 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,982 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,164 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 45,157 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,218 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,218 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,477 miles

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

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Misfire on engine

Rattle on cat

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 24,531 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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NK51 HVM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HVM, 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 NK51 HVM registered?

NK51 HVM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is NK51 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 HVM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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