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AU02 LVZ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 72,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 72,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 67,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 44,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2014 44,759 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 34,003 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 33,992 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2012 27,010 miles

o/s front & both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2011 26,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,541 miles

1. o/s front tyre becoming perished. 2. both rear tyres becoming perished.

Pass 8 May 2009 24,130 miles

both rear and the o/s/f tyre signs of cracking on the sidewall

Fail 7 May 2009 24,129 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear and the o/s/f tyre signs of cracking on the sidewall

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 12 May 2008 23,534 miles

both rear and offside front tyres showing signs of cracking ( not showing cords )

Fail 26 Apr 2008 23,517 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)

both rear and offside front tyres showing signs of cracking ( not showing cords )

Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,895 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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AU02 LVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU02 LVZ, 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 AU02 LVZ registered?

AU02 LVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 LVZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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