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BV52 AVK

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,614 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,686 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber feels soft

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber feels soft

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,527 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,515 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,375 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,911 miles

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

front discs corrored slightly inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,911 miles

front discs corrored slightly inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,168 miles

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

both front brake disc surfaces rusted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 53,333 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,436 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,113 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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BV52 AVK 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 57.9%.

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 BV52 AVK, 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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BV52 AVK is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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