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NL51 YBS

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake ferrules corroded

main feed to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

sills and underbody corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall also deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall also deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed marked (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake ferrules corroded

main feed to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

sills and underbody corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,666 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized , rear brake pressures low

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 18,220 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 YBS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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