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FP51 EWJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Welded repairs covered with sealer

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor area (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,947 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,637 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 70,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,648 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,512 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,510 miles

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

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

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,086 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 43,086 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,894 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 EWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP51 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

FP51 EWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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