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FM51 DCV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,484 mi
Last recorded51,484 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

knock from rear

nsr side light brighter than osr

underside of vehicle shows signs of age related corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

knock from rear

Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

knock from rear

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,533 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,662 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,881 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 47,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 45,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,736 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 41,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 41,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,283 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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FM51 DCV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 FM51 DCV, 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 FM51 DCV registered?

FM51 DCV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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The MOT history for FM51 DCV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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