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SA02 EFG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,903 mi
Last recorded41,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 EFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,903 miles

all fuel pipes corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded and been coated in underseal

all underside of vehicle corroded and some weak points

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2017 41,903 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak oil filter corroded ()

all fuel pipes corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded and been coated in underseal

all underside of vehicle corroded and some weak points

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,260 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe to load sensing (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion present allover vehicle underside

Fail 4 Feb 2016 39,260 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe to load sensing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

surface corrosion present allover vehicle underside

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2013 34,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 34,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 25,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,075 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,075 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,436 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKES ON SIDEWALL.

advise both front tyres cracked on sidewalls,155/70R13T

Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,046 miles

advise offside front tyre has cut on sidewall.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 9,459 miles

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

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

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

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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SA02 EFG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA02 EFG, 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 SA02 EFG registered?

SA02 EFG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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