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FC02 FJE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,392 mi
Last recorded63,392 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,392 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 60,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,555 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,749 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,749 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 43,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,401 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs and pads are slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,870 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,282 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhurst mount broken

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,282 miles

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

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

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

rear exhurst mount broken

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,406 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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FC02 FJE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FC02 FJE, 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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FC02 FJE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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