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FT02 BFF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,709 mi
Last recorded57,709 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 BFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 57,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,232 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 43,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,470 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 40,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,669 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

underbody heavily corroded

windscreen delaminated driver top corner and bottom

Fail 10 Jun 2017 37,669 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

underbody heavily corroded

windscreen delaminated driver top corner and bottom

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,268 miles

all brakepipes greased

Fail 7 Jun 2016 34,268 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

all brakepipes greased

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,853 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 29,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre perished and age cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,894 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

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

Nearside front tyre cracked.

Offside outer sill slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,208 miles

Both sides rear tyre perrishing and splitting

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,475 miles

Both sides rear tyres perrishing.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 24,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both sides rear tyres perrishing.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,075 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 11,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 11,978 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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FT02 BFF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT02 BFF, 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 FT02 BFF registered?

FT02 BFF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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