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DK02 NVL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,640 mi
Last recorded114,640 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 NVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body slightly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 8,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

engine light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 8,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,688 miles

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

near side rear sill end corroded

near side rear tyre perished and cracking

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,688 miles

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

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

near side rear sill end corroded

near side rear tyre perished and cracking

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,915 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre..cracks in tread..perished.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre..cracks in tread..perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,606 miles

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 Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,604 miles

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

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

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 Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,190 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,190 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,285 miles

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,538 miles

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,530 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,530 miles

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,587 miles

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 37,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,829 miles

front windscreen slightly marked

nearside door mirror cracked

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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DK02 NVL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DK02 NVL, 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 DK02 NVL registered?

DK02 NVL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DK02 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 NVL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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