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FP51 EWH

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,092 mi
Last recorded33,092 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml light on

inner sills to floor pans in places corroded front cross member corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear light unit cracked no white light showing to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2013

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 2,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,713 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 91,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,014 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,840 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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FP51 EWH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP51 EWH, 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 FP51 EWH registered?

FP51 EWH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is FP51 EWH safe to buy?

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