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SB02 XSW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,065 mi
Last recorded80,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 XSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil/floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded nearside front/offside front/ nearside rear/offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,104 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,104 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,986 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 39,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 37,271 miles

fuel pipes corroded

corrosion on underside of vehicle

foot brake spongey

Fail 27 Nov 2014 37,079 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

foot brake spongey

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,529 miles

Gearbox has oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake disc has corrosion to inner surface

Fail 4 Sep 2013 33,529 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracked (both showing 2001 date codes)

Gearbox has oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake disc has corrosion to inner surface

Pass 4 Jun 2012 31,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 27,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,870 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 25,870 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 May 2008 22,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,867 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 17,848 miles

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)

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 XSW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB02 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

SB02 XSW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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