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FJ02 LLF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,338 mi
Last recorded42,338 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,338 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 42,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear body damage

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2017 19,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ffrom compensator to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main run to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front and both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,717 miles

Accident damage on offside rear bumper

Corrosion around both rear jacking points + on nearside inner sill

Corrosion on rear centre brake pipe

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

Offside inner door handle worn

Oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,692 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accident damage on offside rear bumper

Corrosion around both rear jacking points + on nearside inner sill

Corrosion on rear centre brake pipe

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

Offside inner door handle worn

Oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,241 miles

corrosion on rear centre brake pipe

nearside front bumper bracket broken

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside wiper blade split

play in handbrake pivot

Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on rear centre brake pipe

nearside front bumper bracket broken

nearside front disc pads low

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside wiper blade split

play in handbrake pivot

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,137 miles

Accident damage on offside rear quarter panel

Fail 22 Feb 2013 40,137 miles

Accident damage on offside rear quarter panel

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,077 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 28,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,911 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,911 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,790 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 LLF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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