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ET02 OWE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 OWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 39,723 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper +offside front wing+front panel (offside ) damaged+sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper damaged+insecure (dangerous) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from centre flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp short circuit/lamp too bright/incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged/hole (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Bumper likely to become detached rear bumper damaged+insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer side wall damaged+deep tears+cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner side wal has deep tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror outer cover missing

nearside front indicator lamp lens damaged+cracked+condensed

Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,815 miles

body work damaged all around+offside front wing damaged +front /rear bumper damaged+insecure

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 35,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front mirror glass missing

offside front wing slightly damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2010 35,028 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front mirror glass missing

offside front wing slightly damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,675 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,977 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,776 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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ET02 OWE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET02 OWE, 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 ET02 OWE registered?

ET02 OWE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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