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FJ02 JMV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,774 mi
Last recorded26,774 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 JMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,774 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering wheel padding loose at top half of steering wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2014 26,650 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering wheel padding loose at top half of steering wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,887 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,435 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 9 Feb 2011 47,753 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,520 miles

Both offside tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 30,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both offside tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,612 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,062 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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FJ02 JMV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ02 JMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ02 JMV registered?

FJ02 JMV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FJ02 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 JMV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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