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AU52 OEA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 83,126 miles

Front strut top mounts cracking

Metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Tyre valve stems cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2023 80,935 miles

Nearside Door mirror loose

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 77,025 miles

Advise tyres different sizes fitted front to rear

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 75,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 75,955 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,773 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 72,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Clip missing off fuel pipe

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,668 miles

front tyres on limit

suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,992 miles

o/s cv boot

sills corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 62,969 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

o/s cv boot

sills corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,922 miles

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

o/s cv boot insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,185 miles

rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,057 miles

exh corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,681 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 OEA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU52 OEA, 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 OEA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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