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FG02 SVX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,436 mi
Last recorded37,436 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,436 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside wiper smearing slightly

all coil springs corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 33,794 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 26,238 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,453 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 22,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,105 miles

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

both front tyres have slight age related deterioration

exhaust system deterioration

various brake pipes underseal protected

various suspension rubbers have slight deterioration

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,817 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust front pipe and welded joints heavily corroded

front inner wings corroding around suspension mountings

underbody corroding around rear suspension

Fail 4 Mar 2014 17,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust front pipe and welded joints heavily corroded

front inner wings corroding around suspension mountings

underbody corroding around rear suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,291 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front and rear bumper damaged

front discs lipped

inner rear cills slightly corroded

n/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

rear washer not working

Fail 4 Apr 2013 17,289 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front and rear bumper damaged

front discs lipped

inner rear cills slightly corroded

n/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

rear washer not working

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,419 miles

both rear tyres very badly cracked

rear washer inop

wheel trims damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,697 miles

damage to wheel trims , engine oil leaks , corrosion to coil springs , damage to n/s/f bumper/wing , corrosion to rear suspension components , slight cracking to both rear tyres

misfire from engine

Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,697 miles

Centre 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to wheel trims , engine oil leaks , corrosion to coil springs , damage to n/s/f bumper/wing , corrosion to rear suspension components , slight cracking to both rear tyres

misfire from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,907 miles

exhaust system corroded slight blow from rear section

oil leak , cracking to various suspension bushes , damage to wheel trims

rear tyres perrished/cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2009 13,787 miles

Kerb damage to wheel trims Minor dents & scratches to various body panels Exhaust corroded Cracking to various suspension bushes Surface corrosion to brake pipes Slight smear from wipers

Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,067 miles

slight oil leaks , scratches to various body panels , n/s/f tyre badly cracked , n/s/r tyre cracking in tread , slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2007 10,460 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system †Rear brake slightly imbalanced †Slight smear from rear wiper

Fail 8 Apr 2007 10,460 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Surface corrosion to exhaust system †Rear brake slightly imbalanced †Slight smear from rear wiper

Pass 9 Apr 2006 8,808 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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FG02 SVX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG02 SVX, 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 FG02 SVX registered?

FG02 SVX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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