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FV51 JFY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,664 mi
Last recorded86,664 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 JFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 79,148 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,928 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,935 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 38,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 35,451 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,918 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,599 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 21,916 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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FV51 JFY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FV51 JFY, 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 FV51 JFY registered?

FV51 JFY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is FV51 JFY safe to buy?

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