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BJ02 CEN

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 CEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,596 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2021 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

bad oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,100 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 79,099 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,302 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven 42% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,603 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/front brake pad shim incorrectly fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,719 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,502 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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BJ02 CEN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ02 CEN, 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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BJ02 CEN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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