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AU52 NKL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,643 mi
Last recorded58,643 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside front floor rusty and weak

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2021 58,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded at rear

nearside front floor rusty and weak

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,260 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,667 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,980 miles

2/ front and rear tyres inner and outer side walls becoming perished not to cords at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2018 47,952 miles

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

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

2/ front and rear tyres inner and outer side walls becoming perished not to cords at time of test

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,127 miles

1. Side walls of both front tyres starting to perish.

2. Nearside rear tyre inner side wall starting to perish.

3. Slight binding on rear brakes.

4, rear foot brake efficiency just met requirements

Fail 17 Jul 2017 46,123 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

1. Side walls of both front tyres starting to perish.

2. Nearside rear tyre inner side wall starting to perish.

3. Slight binding on rear brakes.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,370 miles

Slight damage to offside rear wing.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,187 miles

Slight accident damage to offside rear lower wing.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,022 miles

1/ as per failure

Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,018 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,283 miles

1. Both front tyres wearing low on outside edge. 2. Slight damage to offside rear of vehicle. 3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 4. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to o/s bodywork

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,019 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR HUB CAP

DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR Q PANEL

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR BUMPER

Offside Rear Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 24,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR BUMPER

DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR HUB CAP

DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR Q PANEL

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,469 miles

o/s/r wheel trim broken.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r wheel trim broken.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,467 miles

n/s/f fog light broken

Fail 23 Jul 2007 8,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,451 miles

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,022 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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AU52 NKL 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 62.5%.

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 AU52 NKL, 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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AU52 NKL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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