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FV52 FHS

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,520 mi
Last recorded85,520 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,520 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,807 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,807 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,646 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 63,646 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,089 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,246 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 FHS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHS, 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 FV52 FHS registered?

FV52 FHS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is FV52 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 FHS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV52 FHS have outstanding finance?

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