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CU02 FVW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 FVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,666 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

both front tyres worn to wear indicators.

one of three rear silencer mountings corroded through.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,666 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing.

both front tyres worn to wear indicators.

one of three rear silencer mountings corroded through.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,906 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,398 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2012 54,732 miles

slight fraying to centre rear seat belt webbing.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,426 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,453 miles

slight damage to centre rear seatbelt webbing.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 43,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight damage to centre rear seatbelt webbing.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,023 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,239 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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CU02 FVW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU02 FVW, 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 CU02 FVW registered?

CU02 FVW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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