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FV52 MWJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,891 mi
Last recorded95,891 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 MWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 95,891 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front rear arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside in genral poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2017 94,098 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess inside and outside zone 'A', but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,770 miles

Windscreen damaged in both zones beyond 40mm, but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Sep 2015 88,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 27 Sep 2015 88,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,564 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 29 Oct 2013 81,547 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads wearing

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,014 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,704 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,684 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,924 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,904 miles

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

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

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

EMMISIONS NOT CHECKRD

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,926 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s front tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 44,715 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 MWJ 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 82.4%.

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 FV52 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

FV52 MWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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