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NL51 KFY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 KFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,207 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust coroding

Fail 13 Jul 2012 75,338 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust coroding

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,974 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,726 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,763 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,305 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 56,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,026 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 51,026 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 47,400 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 KFY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NL51 KFY, 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 KFY registered?

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

Is NL51 KFY safe to buy?

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