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PE51 NEF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,855 mi
Last recorded63,855 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 NEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,855 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

front bumper insecure

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to covers and a coating of grease

limited inspection of welding repairs due to a coating of protective sealant

Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

front bumper insecure

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to covers and a coating of grease

nearside inner door handle damaged but function not impaired

pre cat emissions test performed- no match for for this vehicle in database

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,334 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

limited inspection of brake pipes possible to to a heavy coating of protective sealant and covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 56,093 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

limited inspection of brake pipes possible to to a heavy coating of protective sealant and covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,089 miles

Corrosion to N/s & O/s sills

O/s/r brake pipe corroding

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion to N/s & O/s sills

O/s/r brake pipe corroding

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,726 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,095 miles

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,652 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,540 miles

full underseal required

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,776 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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PE51 NEF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE51 NEF, 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 PE51 NEF registered?

PE51 NEF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is PE51 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 NEF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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