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FJ02 LLR

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,273 mi
Last recorded79,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,048 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,929 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,782 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,782 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,533 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 75,533 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,262 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 26,096 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,096 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 LLR is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LLR, 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 FJ02 LLR registered?

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

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