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FD52 VWC

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 71,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner an outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner an outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,791 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 47,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 43,598 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,598 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,958 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 36,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,394 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2011 28,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,567 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 11,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,093 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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FD52 VWC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD52 VWC, 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 FD52 VWC registered?

FD52 VWC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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