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SF52 SXV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 SXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,553 miles

underside of vehicle corroded & repaired

Fail 9 Oct 2019 85,553 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle corroded & repaired

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,372 miles

Offside wiper blade poor

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,750 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 83,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,020 miles

front tyres cracking very poor

Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,020 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres cracking very poor

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,132 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 82,122 miles

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

rear tyres poor

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,375 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 81,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,618 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear windscreen washer not working. underide has slight corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,260 miles

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

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

both front wishbones rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2011 79,259 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbones rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,328 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 74,328 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,170 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,315 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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SF52 SXV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SF52 SXV, 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

How do I check the history of SF52 SXV?

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What year was SF52 SXV registered?

SF52 SXV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is SF52 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 SXV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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