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AP02 JDU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,679 mi
Last recorded45,679 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 45,679 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at join to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 45,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at join to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear at join to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower rear to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust blow before catalytic converter

rear brake imbalance across axle only just met limits advise repair or replace

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes in cipped areas all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower rear to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust blow before catalytic converter

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In clip in floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,648 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,973 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 36,965 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 31,523 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,382 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 23,382 miles

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

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

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 JDU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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