MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front brake dics corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake dics corroded
second hand discs fited slight wear and slightly scored and a bit rusty but ok at time of test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV02 VLJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?
FV02 VLJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 August 2002.
Is FV02 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV02 VLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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