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SJ51 KPV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,122 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,706 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 66,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,991 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,341 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 52,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,618 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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SJ51 KPV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ51 KPV, 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 SJ51 KPV?

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What year was SJ51 KPV registered?

SJ51 KPV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is SJ51 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 KPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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