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BT02 UCX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,681 miles

Rear exhaust joint is slightly blowing

Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,674 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust joint is slightly blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,226 miles

both door sills are corroding

drivers seatbelt is fraying

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 76,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2012 76,116 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,851 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 69,851 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 May 2010 62,672 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2010 62,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2010 62,483 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded o.k time of test

front brake pads seem low

n/s rear light unit lens slightly cracked

noise coming from engine on gearbox side goes when clutch pedal pressed

Pass 21 May 2009 56,990 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2009 56,977 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 53,044 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 53,028 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 46,096 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 46,094 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 37,110 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 37,110 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BT02 UCX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BT02 UCX, 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 BT02 UCX registered?

BT02 UCX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BT02 UCX safe to buy?

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