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SC02 DEU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,770 mi
Last recorded104,770 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 DEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 104,770 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 104,770 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 80,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,596 miles

nearside front brake disc coroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 52,596 miles

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

nearside front brake disc coroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,571 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,085 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 23,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,888 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 13,111 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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SC02 DEU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SC02 DEU, 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 SC02 DEU registered?

SC02 DEU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is SC02 DEU safe to buy?

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