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AP02 DFL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,689 mi
Last recorded90,689 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2015 90,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,449 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,080 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 81,924 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 81,912 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear centre stop lamp insecure

rear exhaust box inner deteriorted

Fail 30 Dec 2009 77,669 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear centre stop lamp insecure

rear exhaust box inner deteriorted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,974 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,492 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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AP02 DFL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP02 DFL, 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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AP02 DFL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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