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FM02 VUW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,693 mi
Last recorded85,693 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,102 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. rear brake pipes poorly fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 74,402 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. rear brake pipes poorly fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,921 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,849 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres deteriorated(splitting)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 58,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres deteriorated(splitting)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2009 51,831 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2007 39,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,549 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2005 25,854 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 VUW 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 55.6%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

FM02 VUW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is FM02 VUW safe to buy?

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