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FJ52 KUO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,938 mi
Last recorded97,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 KUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

small cuts in nsr tyre tread

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,163 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,163 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,484 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,066 miles

Corrosion to underneath

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 83,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe w/CAT (7.1.2)

Coolant reservoir empty

Corrosion to underneath

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Unable to carry out emission test due to exhaust leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,920 miles

exhaust front section corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2014 79,907 miles

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

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

exhaust front section corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,046 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust cat section corroded

front tyes worn unevenly

front tyres under inflated

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,462 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust front section corroding

o/s/f foot well corroding

slight imbalance on front brakes

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,448 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,971 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2006 28,135 miles

Front brake discs corroded lipped and worn †Exhaust system corroded †Perishing and cracking to various steering and suspension bushes †Brake hoses perished †Engine oil leaks †Rear indicators fading

Pass 16 Oct 2005 23,837 miles

off side front tyre worn on edges and has minor cuts in tread †near side front tyre wearing edges and perishing †metal in tread of near side rear tyre

oil on sump/ side of gear boxand is wet with oil †slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket †grease / oil on cat heat shield †grease on bottom of radiator †slight smear/juddering from near side wiper

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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FJ52 KUO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ52 KUO, 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 FJ52 KUO registered?

FJ52 KUO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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