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AR51 KXS

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,426 mi
Last recorded78,426 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,426 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to n/s r flexible hose pipe corroded on top of valve (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal anti slip defective

Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to n/s r flexible hose pipe corroded on top of valve (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal anti slip defective

Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes sterting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump has leakingf repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,370 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes sterting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump has leakingf repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,787 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,415 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 75,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,302 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,302 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 67,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,270 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,786 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,876 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 44,876 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are badly cracked on the sidewalls, ( not showing any cords yet )

nearside door mirror missing from the car

rear metal fuel pipes rusty ( will clean up )

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,260 miles

both rear tyres are badly cracked on the sidewalls, ( not showing any cords yet )

nearside door mirror missing from the car

rear metal fuel pipes rusty ( will clean up )

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,471 miles

offside and nearside side walls on the rear tyres are cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,943 miles

All four tyre side walls,staring to show signs of cracking ( no cores showing yet )

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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AR51 KXS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AR51 KXS, 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 AR51 KXS registered?

AR51 KXS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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