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SB52 EWY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 65,796 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 65,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,775 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,688 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front wing mirror housing damaged.view to rear not affected.

offside rear number plate bulb dull

Fail 27 Nov 2013 54,937 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wing mirror housing damaged.view to rear not affected.

offside rear number plate bulb dull

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,447 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 52,447 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 47,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator damp on nearside bottom corner

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,903 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 31,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,095 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 12,612 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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SB52 EWY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SB52 EWY, 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 SB52 EWY registered?

SB52 EWY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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