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NK51 HVU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

862 mi
Last recorded862 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,932 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 84,919 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 43,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 May 2007 43,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,775 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 HVU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

NK51 HVU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NK51 HVU safe to buy?

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