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NL51 KFK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,041 mi
Last recorded75,041 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 KFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 75,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 70,645 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on sills and underbody

Pass 28 May 2015 68,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 65,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs poor condition

nearside mirror taped and secure

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 May 2014 65,274 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs poor condition

nearside mirror taped and secure

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2013 62,441 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 23 May 2013 62,441 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)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2012 59,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 59,314 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,030 miles

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

nearside mirror taped

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,370 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 46,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,402 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 42,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,759 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 KFK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL51 KFK, 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 NL51 KFK registered?

NL51 KFK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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