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BX52 SXC

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 SXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 92,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear sills undersealed preventing inspection

sill repair under sealed preventing inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2020 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear sills undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,751 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet corroded (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 72,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper attachment corroded off

Fail 4 May 2019 72,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering locking device missing both track rod end nut locking pins (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint securing nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper attachment corroded off

Fail 3 May 2019 72,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,720 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 56,465 miles

Brake servo leaking Master cylinder leaking, going into servo (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,106 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 33,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 12,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,825 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 7,825 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 2,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhuast pipe at rear has slight corrossion

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,736 miles

Both wiper blades poor condition.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,892 miles

BOTH Front brake discs worn thin.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,503 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 41,503 miles

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

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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BX52 SXC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX52 SXC, 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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BX52 SXC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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