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CU02 XLN

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,595 mi
Last recorded79,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 XLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,595 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,485 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,485 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,342 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,387 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads are worn

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,570 miles

SIDE WALLS SLIGHT CRACKING

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,247 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,205 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 XLN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

CU02 XLN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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