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FM02 VVA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,036 mi
Last recorded77,036 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,036 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 77,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,946 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 69,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance front brakes 43%. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing,

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,904 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,781 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ourt sill and floor is holed and corroded. (5.2.6)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is wearing on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 3 Mar 2014 54,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres low tread

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,515 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,689 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,173 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 VVA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVA, 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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FM02 VVA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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