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CW02 FZG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,378 mi
Last recorded78,378 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 FZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,378 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms corroded!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test recommend replaced ASAP!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,241 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material buy the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material buy the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replaced asap!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres wearing on inner edges!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,414 miles

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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 34,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,479 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 27,747 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 26,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 26,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,168 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 25,168 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 21,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,881 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,103 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 14,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 10,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,734 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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CW02 FZG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW02 FZG, 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 CW02 FZG registered?

CW02 FZG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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