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SB51 PYW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,432 mi
Last recorded75,432 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 PYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,133 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,010 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension coil springs have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension coil springs have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front flexable brake hose ferrulls slighty rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2009 49,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front flexable brake hose ferrulls slighty rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,169 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

nearside front tyre low on edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,732 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 38,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,389 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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SB51 PYW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB51 PYW, 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 SB51 PYW registered?

SB51 PYW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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