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AJ02 VCG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,755 mi
Last recorded12,755 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 12,755 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck assembly excessive corrosion and leaking. (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers ran out during test. (8.2.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join has tiny blow. passed emissions test. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated middle ferrules corroded but hose secure at time of test. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. ok at time of test. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid ferrule corroded but ok at time of test. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint has some light wear and play but ok at time of test. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. ok at time of test. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but not in seat belt area/ 30cms (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding. ok at time of test.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspect rear shock absorber to be partialy seized but ok at time of test.

all metal brake pipes showing light pitting and corrosion but ok at time of test.

can not fully examine front to rear brake pipes due to metal undershield fitted.

corrosion through out body structure and mountings but ok at time of test.

Pass 11 May 2016 6,721 miles

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

general corrosion to under side components

outer sills corroding in places

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,621 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,380 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,043 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,543 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,721 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,721 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 40,656 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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AJ02 VCG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 45,009 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 AJ02 VCG, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ02 VCG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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