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NU51 YLC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,951 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes coming from fuel tank corroding (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,185 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,371 miles

Centre Lower Checked all visible brake pipes found flaking surface rust in various places.

Nearside Front Lower Checked all visible brake pipes found flaking surface rust in various places.

Nearside Front None excessive cracks in side wall rubber

Nearside Rear Lower Checked all visible brake pipes found flaking surface rust in various places.

Offside Front Lower Checked all visible brake pipes found flaking surface rust in various places.

Offside Front None excessive cracks in side wall rubber

Offside Front Tyre worn to 2 mm

Offside Rear Lower Checked all visible brake pipes found flaking surface rust in various places.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,956 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 42,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,671 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,822 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,958 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 YLC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

NU51 YLC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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