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SA02 VHZ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,315 mi
Last recorded41,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 41,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,642 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 36,612 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,508 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

engine management lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,702 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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SA02 VHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA02 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

SA02 VHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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