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DG02 EFV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,544 mi
Last recorded82,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 EFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 82,544 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 82,543 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,214 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front both suspension bushs

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak sump

subframe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 78,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front both suspension bushs

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak sump

subframe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension arm rear corroded

underbody slight corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion all underneath

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,843 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust noisy Rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,041 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 67,041 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box baffles loose in box (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,202 miles

both rear number plate lights are dull (overspray on lenses)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,783 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,269 miles

Drivers inner door handle faulty

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

Front brake disc's worn

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished 155/70/13

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,269 miles

Drivers inner door handle faulty

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

Front brake disc's worn

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

Offside rear tyre perished 155/70/13

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,744 miles

Drivers inner door handle faulty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,744 miles

Drivers inner door handle faulty

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 24,065 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,178 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 EFV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

DG02 EFV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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