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BX52 SXT

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 SXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,200 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 42,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 32,032 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,178 miles

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 Jul 2017 24,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

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 14 Jul 2016 19,025 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,954 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 10,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

slight interaction between rear position lamps and rear indicators

Fail 18 Jul 2015 10,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

slight interaction between rear position lamps and rear indicators

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,983 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,348 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate deteriorated

offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

offside mirror damaged

sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,314 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,006 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

front suspension arm bushs deteriorated

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,750 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four brakes juddering slightly

both front shock absorbers corroding

management lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four brakes juddering slightly

both front shock absorbers corroding

management lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,523 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,513 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,964 miles

engine management light on † †front discs corroded & worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,474 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 SXT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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