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FV02 GNX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,571 mi
Last recorded68,571 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GNX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pans corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 68,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pans corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 67,264 miles

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

slight corrosion front cross member

Fail 3 May 2013 67,264 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight corrosion front cross member

Pass 25 May 2012 63,725 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 63,717 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,052 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,454 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 56,454 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 46,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,992 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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FV02 GNX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV02 GNX, 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 FV02 GNX registered?

FV02 GNX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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