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AO51 JWU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 78,550 miles

Font bumper damaged but secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,550 miles

Font bumper damaged but secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,081 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 61,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,308 miles

slight corrosion on the n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,756 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,820 miles

front, centre and rear exhaust sections becoming weak due to corrosion, centre section has slight blow

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,882 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 18,881 miles

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

wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,709 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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AO51 JWU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO51 JWU, 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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What year was AO51 JWU registered?

AO51 JWU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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