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BF02 TGE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,879 mi
Last recorded53,879 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 TGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,879 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 53,877 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor (marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,624 miles

all brake furrules greased

Fail 3 Jan 2018 49,603 miles

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

all brake furrules greased

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body /suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body /suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,107 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,494 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,717 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,071 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,659 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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BF02 TGE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF02 TGE, 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 BF02 TGE registered?

BF02 TGE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is BF02 TGE safe to buy?

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