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FD52 XRU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 XRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,966 miles

bonnet corroded around latch

Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,966 miles

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

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

bonnet corroded around latch

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,723 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,241 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads wearing low

front lower panel corroding

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 64,594 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside,suspension and brake components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 59,664 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,575 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 55,575 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,575 miles

Rear Tyres Starting to Crack on Side Walls

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,131 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,858 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 XRU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

FD52 XRU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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