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SB52 GHF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,550 mi
Last recorded41,550 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 GHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and cat blowing bad (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

under side coroshion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,517 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 39,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area securing seat holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,767 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 37,761 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 32,035 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,478 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 26,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,207 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 23,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,062 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 GHF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

SB52 GHF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is SB52 GHF safe to buy?

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