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SC02 OAO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,535 mi
Last recorded33,535 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 OAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front lower crossmember corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front lower crossmember corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,845 miles

oil sump leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2012 26,845 miles

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

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

oil sump leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,631 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 19,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,078 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 16,077 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 6,433 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 OAO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC02 OAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC02 OAO registered?

SC02 OAO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is SC02 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC02 OAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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