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FX52 NVW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,661 mi
Last recorded52,661 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 NVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,661 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,262 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 17,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,198 miles

Rear bumper brackets heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,198 miles

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

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

Rear bumper brackets heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 67,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,924 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,663 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake and fuel lines have been covered with grease so cant inspect fully

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,789 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,120 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 46,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,297 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 21,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 21,500 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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FX52 NVW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NVW, 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 FX52 NVW registered?

FX52 NVW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 NVW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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