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B13 JMG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,722 mi
Last recorded75,722 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 75,701 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded close to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and sill panel corroded holed near to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,733 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,459 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder slow to release

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,434 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 72,432 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

baffles broken centre exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,908 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 65,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,786 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,164 miles

front exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,017 miles

offside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,822 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,768 miles

nearside & offside headlights,have a slight blue tint

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,463 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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B13 JMG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B13 JMG, 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 B13 JMG registered?

B13 JMG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is B13 JMG safe to buy?

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