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FJ52 PZX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,542 mi
Last recorded39,542 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 PZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 39,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

covers over brake pipes not allowing inspection.

nearside front hose ferrule corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 39,397 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

covers over brake pipes not allowing inspection.

nearside front hose ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 33,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to load valve corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror silvering deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension bush's deteriorated.

covers over brake pipes not allowing inspection.

rear bumper brackets corroded through bumper secure.

underside of vehicle corroded all front and rear suspension, chassis, inner sills etc.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 33,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated to outer sill excessively corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to load valve corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror silvering deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension bush's deteriorated.

covers over brake pipes not allowing inspection.

rear bumper brackets corroded through bumper secure.

underside of vehicle corroded all front and rear suspension, chassis, inner sills etc.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 32,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load compensation valve (1.1.11 (c))

cover fitted over main front to rear brake pipes not allowing inspection

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, most front and rear suspension components, chassis, inner rear sills etc.

rear bumper bracket corroded through, bumper secure

Fail 24 Nov 2021 32,109 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load compensation valve (1.1.11 (c))

cover fitted over main front to rear brake pipes not allowing inspection

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, most front and rear suspension components, chassis, inner rear sills etc.

rear bumper bracket corroded through, bumper secure

Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured due to ingress of dirt (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

all front and rear suspension heavily corroded

both rear bumper brackets corroded, bumper secure

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2020 31,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured due to ingress of dirt (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

all front and rear suspension heavily corroded

both rear bumper brackets corroded, bumper secure

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 31,122 miles

Both rear bumper brackets corrode. Bumper secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2018 29,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer brake disc starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust blowing slightly

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2018 29,849 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer brake disc starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust blowing slightly

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,134 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 27,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 Nov 2015 19,271 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,777 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,468 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 13,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 9,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 8,810 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,234 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 5,812 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 4,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 3,654 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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FJ52 PZX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

FJ52 PZX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ52 PZX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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