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VX51 KDK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 KDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,052 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 92,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 23 Oct 2013 88,544 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,106 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 82,106 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,301 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 76,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,210 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,493 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,456 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake coming up high

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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VX51 KDK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VX51 KDK, 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

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What year was VX51 KDK registered?

VX51 KDK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VX51 KDK safe to buy?

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