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AO52 VJM

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,032 mi
Last recorded34,032 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 34,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil level low on dipstick

Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 26,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 23,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 20,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 17,049 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 17,049 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 14,491 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 11,296 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 11,295 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play foot brake travel (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 11,143 miles

tyres starting to crack suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 11,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 11,071 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,032 miles

condiction front brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,008 miles

condition of front brake discs

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,846 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,607 miles

both rear seat belt retracting weak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 9,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 8,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 8,130 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 8,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 7,620 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 7,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 7,183 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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AO52 VJM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO52 VJM, 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 AO52 VJM registered?

AO52 VJM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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