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AJ52 UME

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 80,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 77,860 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,079 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S+O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S+O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 76,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML ON

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S+O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S+O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 72,261 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,748 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2021 67,632 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (Both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (Corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 58,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 55,316 miles

Offside sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 52,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,471 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 46,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,868 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,575 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 43,548 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,471 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,773 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 26,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,729 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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AJ52 UME is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 AJ52 UME, 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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AJ52 UME is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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