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NU51 ZZP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,868 mi
Last recorded85,868 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 ZZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,868 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,858 miles

Front both sides tyres have slight wear on centre.

Rear chassis components has slight corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2019 77,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides tyres have slight wear on centre.

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis components has slight corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2018 74,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 74,109 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 69,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 66,649 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,123 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,869 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 53,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 50,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 78,640 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)

Fail 8 May 2008 48,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 41,996 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,996 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 ZZP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

NU51 ZZP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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