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FM02 TWV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,202 mi
Last recorded92,202 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 TWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insicure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to offside flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

fuel pipes at rear corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2018 92,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insicure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to offside flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

fuel pipes at rear corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,356 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 83,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 76,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,461 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side rear wheel bairing slightly rough when rotating

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,071 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side rear wheel bairing slightly rough when rotating

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,300 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,248 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 44,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,623 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 37,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,682 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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FM02 TWV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM02 TWV, 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 FM02 TWV registered?

FM02 TWV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is FM02 TWV safe to buy?

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