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FB02 EZF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,385 mi
Last recorded78,385 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 EZF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,385 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch faulty

front rad crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsf/nsr tyres worn on edge

rad crossmember corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 74,168 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel pedal (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front rad crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,889 miles

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

engine oil high

lower rad crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil high

lower rad crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre 3mm slightly less on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 63,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre 3mm slightly less on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,973 miles

child seats fitted to rear

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 57,801 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f brake slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

child seats fitted to rear

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,986 miles

lower radiator mounting crossmember corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,904 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lower radiator mounting crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipere smear slightly

oil filter badly corroded/leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,298 miles

exhaust backbox excess deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre cracking/screw in tread

o/s/r tyre low/cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,298 miles

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

exhaust backbox excess deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre cracking/screw in tread

o/s/r tyre low/cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,383 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,577 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

middle & rear boxes blowing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,686 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 24,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FB02 EZF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FB02 EZF, 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 FB02 EZF registered?

FB02 EZF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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