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FV52 FHO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,579 mi
Last recorded77,579 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,579 miles

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion in places and is blowing slightly at the centre section.

The fuel pipes adjacent to the tank are showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,579 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion in places and is blowing slightly at the centre section.

The fuel pipes adjacent to the tank are showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,035 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer is in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 75,035 miles

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

Metal fuel pipes are showing some signs of heavy corrosion in places.

Some brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle at the compensator valve are starting to show some signs of corrosion.

The brake pipe to near side front is showing some signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion around the rear section.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,264 miles

The front number plate is in poor condition.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

The front number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,596 miles

One x brake pipe to rear load sensor showing signs of corrosion.

One x front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,596 miles

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

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

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

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

One x brake pipe to rear load sensor showing signs of corrosion.

One x front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.noise from nearside front brake when turning road wheel.

The nearside front tyre close to the wear indicators in centre of tread area.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,002 miles

body damage to n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r

Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

body damage to n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r

Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,829 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,669 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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FV52 FHO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV52 FHO, 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 FV52 FHO registered?

FV52 FHO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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