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DA02 VWH

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,065 mi
Last recorded98,065 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 VWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,065 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,664 miles

Slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,712 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 83,712 miles

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

Front tyres have scrubbing outer edges

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,383 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,331 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,776 miles

Exhaust rusting

radiator mount rusting

Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,776 miles

Exhaust rusting

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator mount rusting

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,643 miles

condensation in os headlamp

exhaust rusting and heat shield loose

radiator mount rusty

Pass 6 May 2008 62,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,974 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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DA02 VWH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA02 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

DA02 VWH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is DA02 VWH safe to buy?

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