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NX51 FUB

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 FUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,944 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 73,910 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,795 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,765 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,858 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades split at ends

under-body corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 68,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front wiper blades split at ends

under-body corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under-body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,981 miles

Brake pipes coated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 61,981 miles

Brake pipes coated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,959 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

n/s/r tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,880 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,866 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NX51 FUB is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NX51 FUB, 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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NX51 FUB is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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