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SF02 LZS

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,148 mi
Last recorded7,148 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 LZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,552 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,208 miles

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,773 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,200 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 56,916 miles

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

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

exhaust front section showing signs of corrosion and slight leakage

offside front tyre worn onto 2mm

rear nearside tyre worn onto 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2008 56,916 miles

exhaust front section showing signs of corrosion and slight leakage

offside front tyre worn onto 2mm

rear nearside tyre worn onto 2mm

Fail 17 Feb 2007 42,327 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 42,327 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 28,747 miles

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

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall- cord not exposed

exhaust system showing signs of overall corrosion

water in rear offside light cluster

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,747 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall- cord not exposed

exhaust system showing signs of overall corrosion

water in rear offside light cluster

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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SF02 LZS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF02 LZS, 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 SF02 LZS registered?

SF02 LZS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is SF02 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF02 LZS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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