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NU51 YLM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,843 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components - heavily corroded - front and rear

underside - heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 87,836 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components - heavily corroded - front and rear

underside - heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,799 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower x member radiator support

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills in various areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 86,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/chassea (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower x member radiator support

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills in various areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,687 miles

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,687 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,461 miles

corrotion under vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrotion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,962 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,348 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

alot of corrotion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,836 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 77,836 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,140 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 76,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,892 miles

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 21 Jul 2009 71,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 860,618 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 68,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,350 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 YLM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU51 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

NU51 YLM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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