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DY52 VZX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,461 mi
Last recorded36,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear both shock case corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

under body light corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2018 36,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear both shock case corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

under body light corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear both wheel bearing noise

Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,400 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 8,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,068 miles

front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre low 2 mm

rear hose ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,418 miles

all brake hose ferrulls starting to corrode

chips in screen

front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre worn on edge & 3 mm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 53,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 28,261 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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DY52 VZX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY52 VZX, 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 DY52 VZX registered?

DY52 VZX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is DY52 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 VZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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