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FX52 FOM

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,914 mi
Last recorded80,914 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 FOM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 80,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,327 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 77,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,100 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,470 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,539 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOW

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,539 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOW

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,506 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 47,506 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT SLOW RETRACTING

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,066 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 39,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,356 miles

front brakes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,462 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,552 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,552 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,908 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,862 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 15,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 9,449 miles

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

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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FX52 FOM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX52 FOM, 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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FX52 FOM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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