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DE02 BYX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,677 mi
Last recorded42,677 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 42,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

covers fitted over centre sections of front to rear steel brake pipes inspection restricted

engine management fault indicator illuminated on dashboard

nearside wiperblade split

offside outer wing damaged exposing edge of offside door

offside rear tyre close to 2mm wear indicator bars (1.6mm minimum legal tread depth)

offside rear tyre cracking/perrishing

outer door mirror casings damaged(taped)

rear exhaust silencer fouling on body

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

some rusting on offside outer sill

Pass 16 May 2014 39,304 miles

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

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

Rear bumper mounts corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 34,136 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage on offside of vehicle no sharp edges exposed

nearside rear tyre close to 2mm wear markers

rear bumper not fully secure (rear fixings corroded)

slight perrishing on offside rear outer tyre wall

some corrosion on front of exhaust system

some cracking/perrishing on nearside rear tyre outer side wall

surface rusting on underbody and underbody components

Fail 16 May 2013 34,136 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

accident damage on offside of vehicle no sharp edges exposed

nearside rear tyre close to 2mm wear markers

rear bumper not fully secure (rear fixings corroded)

slight perrishing on offside rear outer tyre wall

some corrosion on front of exhaust system

some cracking/perrishing on nearside rear tyre outer side wall

surface rusting on underbody and underbody components

Pass 23 May 2012 27,642 miles

nearside rear tyre out wall perrishing

some damage to offside front wing

some underbody rusting on braking,steering and suspension components.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,319 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 21,319 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 20,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,756 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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DE02 BYX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE02 BYX, 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 DE02 BYX registered?

DE02 BYX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is DE02 BYX safe to buy?

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