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FD52 VWJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,635 mi
Last recorded48,635 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 48,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,648 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 35,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively loose on spindle/mount (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,633 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front outersill (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked (6.3.4b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Slight corrosion to centre of nearside sill

Small crack to offside lower of screen. Not affecting driver's view of road.

slight corrosion to centre of offside sill

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,541 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,037 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear screen wash not working

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,669 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 19,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 15,408 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2009 13,599 miles

front number plate deteriorated

wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2008 11,796 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2007 10,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front no plate damaged

hi level brake light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2006 8,268 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 7,156 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 VWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD52 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

FD52 VWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is FD52 VWJ safe to buy?

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