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SC02 ZDF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,737 mi
Last recorded41,737 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 ZDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 41,737 miles

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

advise exhaust centre rubber cable tied

Fail 21 May 2015 41,622 miles

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

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

exhaust hangerv rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2014 27,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 27,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 13,556 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,383 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 2,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,062 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 92,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 76,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 76,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,365 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 52,038 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,422 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 35,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

oxygen sensor loose in manifold

Pass 17 Aug 2005 31,101 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 ZDF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SC02 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

SC02 ZDF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is SC02 ZDF safe to buy?

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