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FA02 NTE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,180 mi
Last recorded62,180 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 NTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,180 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 62,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe at silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,901 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 56,732 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 52,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,871 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,871 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,807 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,016 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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FA02 NTE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA02 NTE, 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 FA02 NTE registered?

FA02 NTE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is FA02 NTE safe to buy?

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