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SB02 PZY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,408 mi
Last recorded3,408 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 PZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 3,408 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

hi level brake light inoperative

wiper rubbers split

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,221 miles

condition n/s/r tyre wall

condition o/s door mirror

condition of n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushs

general underside corrosion to vehicle

play in steering rack

repair to o/s/f floor

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,221 miles

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

condition n/s/r tyre wall

condition o/s door mirror

condition of n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushs

general underside corrosion to vehicle

play in steering rack

repair to o/s/f floor

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,590 miles

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,590 miles

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

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,778 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

all under vehicle brake pipes showing sings of corrosion

child seats fitted to N/S/F and rear

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,778 miles

Spare tyre defective

all under vehicle brake pipes showing sings of corrosion

child seats fitted to N/S/F and rear

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,545 miles

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

N/s steering rack has slight free-play.

O/s/r indicator bulb slightly showing incorrect colour.

Timing belt replacement mileage reached.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,855 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 54,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 48,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,890 miles

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

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

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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SB02 PZY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SB02 PZY, 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 SB02 PZY registered?

SB02 PZY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is SB02 PZY safe to buy?

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