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AR51 KXZ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,756 mi
Last recorded67,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,756 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both outer and inner sills rusting

both rear inner arches rusting

Fail 29 Jan 2021 52,964 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both outer and inner sills rusting

both rear inner arches rusting

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,910 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,553 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

near side front brake pipe starting to rust

off side front tyre getting low on tread

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,862 miles

rear shockers starting rust

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,885 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,647 miles

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

near side front wiper silghtly split

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,951 miles

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

near side front wiper slightly split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,017 miles

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

off side front wheel trim missing

sheilds fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,536 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes coved can not see condition

Fail 14 Jan 2009 27,536 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

front to rear brake pipes coved can not see condition

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,416 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,111 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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AR51 KXZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR51 KXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 KXZ registered?

AR51 KXZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AR51 KXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 KXZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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