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BT52 LJO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,445 mi
Last recorded93,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,214 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 90,357 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2014 89,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,563 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,992 miles

Corrosion rear chassis.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 83,992 miles

Corrosion rear chassis.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2010 76,711 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 76,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 68,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,440 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,917 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BT52 LJO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BT52 LJO, 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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BT52 LJO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is BT52 LJO safe to buy?

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