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FV51 OMG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 OMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,553 miles

underbody repaired and undersealed

Fail 29 Jan 2015 76,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,162 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise all tyre presures low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance

Fail 26 Jan 2013 69,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside lower sceen damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside lower sceen damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,958 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,345 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,799 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 OMG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV51 OMG, 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 FV51 OMG registered?

FV51 OMG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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