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FV02 VBF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,685 miles

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,538 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,489 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 40,054 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 40,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,215 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 VBF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV02 VBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 VBF registered?

FV02 VBF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is FV02 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 VBF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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