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DF02 AYW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 AYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,289 miles

Front front coil springs corroded

Front front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear shocks corrodded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside lower arm rear bush has excessive movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear emitting white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front front coil springs corroded

Front front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear shocks corrodded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,808 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,805 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat area (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,531 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,864 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,474 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,796 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,050 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 15,127 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DF02 AYW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 DF02 AYW, 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 DF02 AYW registered?

DF02 AYW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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