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NU51 YKV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,431 miles

Front crossmember becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,846 miles

Rear floor /panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

front crossmember corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear floor /panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

front crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,133 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,938 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipe greased

nearside rear panel corrded to excess

offside rear panel corroded to excess

Fail 24 Sep 2014 56,936 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipe greased

nearside rear panel corrded to excess

offside rear panel corroded to excess

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,271 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

front wipers streaky

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside front tyre showing signs of uneven wear

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,709 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,702 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,043 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,519 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,681 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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NU51 YKV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU51 YKV, 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 NU51 YKV registered?

NU51 YKV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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