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NV51 YZK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 YZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipework to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,848 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to front brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hoses to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

car getting rusty in places

Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to front brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hoses to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

car getting rusty in places

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,389 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills starting to corrode on floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills starting to corrode on floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013

o/s/r brake binding slightly

sills corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,521 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 35,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,285 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 32,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,826 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,071 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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NV51 YZK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV51 YZK, 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 NV51 YZK registered?

NV51 YZK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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