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NL51 KFF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,506 mi
Last recorded63,506 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 KFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,740 miles

Front chassis corroded where suspension arms are mounted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

fuel filler neck bracket corroded off

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front chassis corroded where suspension arms are mounted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

fuel filler neck bracket corroded off

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,485 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 54,366 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 50,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 49,907 miles

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)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 21 May 2013 49,907 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively 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)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 24 May 2012 49,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 49,101 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 47,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,839 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,839 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,585 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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NL51 KFF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL51 KFF, 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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NL51 KFF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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