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SF51 NLE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,971 mi
Last recorded38,971 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 NLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,971 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,402 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 20,070 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 May 2010 20,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 177,779 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,366 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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SF51 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SF51 NLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF51 NLE?

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What year was SF51 NLE registered?

SF51 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SF51 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 NLE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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