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FM51 DDJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,880 mi
Last recorded72,880 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,870 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,831 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake discs rusty

front cross member starting to corrode

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember starting to corrode

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,685 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,894 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,894 miles

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,231 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 51,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 42,001 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 DDJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DDJ, 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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FM51 DDJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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