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FL02 TXW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 TXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 115,720 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,871 miles

baffles rattling in rear silencer

bottom ball joint dust covers becoming insecure

fluid around master cylinder/servo

front no. plate becoming insecure

fuel pipes heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion on front brake pipes

surface corrosion on brake pipes into rear valve

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,871 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

baffles rattling in rear silencer

bottom ball joint dust covers becoming insecure

fluid around master cylinder/servo

front no. plate becoming insecure

fuel pipes heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion on front brake pipes

surface corrosion on brake pipes into rear valve

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,721 miles

aims on upper limit

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r light cluster full of water

screw in o/s/r tyre

various pannels corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2012 95,721 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aims on upper limit

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r light cluster full of water

screw in o/s/r tyre

various pannels corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,936 miles

Exhaust system badly corroding,getting weak & weeping from various joints

Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,936 miles

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

Exhaust system badly corroding,getting weak & weeping from various joints

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,245 miles

corrosion underbody & components

ns window noisy

os front floor corroded & getting weak

play in os front shock absorber insert

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

wear in os of steering rack

os rear footbrake fluctuating...BOARDERLINE

os rear tyre cut deep in tread & inner wall....BOARDERLINE

Fail 29 Oct 2010 91,245 miles

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

wear in os of steering rack

corrosion underbody & components

ns window noisy

os front floor corroded & getting weak

play in os front shock absorber insert

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

os rear footbrake fluctuating...BOARDERLINE

os rear tyre cut deep in tread & inner wall....BOARDERLINE

Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,385 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 84,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 79,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 79,188 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,777 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine oil filter corroded & leaking

N/S aim on limit

O/S/F brake binding

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,646 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 67,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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FL02 TXW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL02 TXW, 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 FL02 TXW registered?

FL02 TXW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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