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DA02 VVT

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,328 mi
Last recorded87,328 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 VVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 87,328 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rad support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body copious amounts of corrision

underbody has copious amounts of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms and links advanced corrosion.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,165 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms and links advanced corrosion.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,644 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,644 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,379 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,937 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe in front of catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,000 miles

rear brake pipes advanced corrosion.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,491 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,491 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,007 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,531 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,507 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 3,784 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 3,698 miles

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

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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DA02 VVT 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 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 DA02 VVT, 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 DA02 VVT registered?

DA02 VVT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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