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NX51 LVH

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

10,442 mi
Last recorded10,442 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 LVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 10,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at wishbone front mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 4,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 4,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 1,995 miles

Front 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)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 1,991 miles

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

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

Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,979 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,979 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,485 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,367 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT DISCS PITTED TO EXCESS INNERFACES

Fail 15 Nov 2011 83,367 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

FRONT DISCS PITTED TO EXCESS INNERFACES

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,022 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,022 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,149 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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NX51 LVH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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