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DG02 EBN

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,799 mi
Last recorded75,799 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 EBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,799 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre, exhaust and cat in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front suspension components are corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes TOO load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,539 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes TOO load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,053 miles

bonnet damaged

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre tread 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

scratches in windscreen

slight leak from corroded exhaust joint

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,399 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

The oil filter is corroded!

Pass 2 May 2013 53,180 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing and cracking,11yrs old.

Damage to bonnet, bumper and 1 mount broke on o/s head light but secure.

Unable to test rear seat belts, seats down and loaded.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 53,156 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perrishing and cracking,11yrs old.

Damage to bonnet, bumper and 1 mount broke on o/s head light but secure.

Unable to test rear seat belts, seats down and loaded.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,607 miles

rear brakes only just passed required effort need stripping and adjusting

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,155 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,889 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 36,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,072 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,072 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)

All tyres deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,430 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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DG02 EBN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG02 EBN, 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 DG02 EBN registered?

DG02 EBN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is DG02 EBN safe to buy?

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