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SC02 RMU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,852 mi
Last recorded69,852 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 RMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf shock rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nsf shock rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,153 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cooling rad leaking

oil leaking from oil filter

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,990 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 58,989 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,284 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 54,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 48,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,220 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 RMU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

SC02 RMU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is SC02 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC02 RMU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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