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SG02 XTN

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 XTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed at floor footwell (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill holed (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,381 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 61,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2015 55,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 55,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,190 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,617 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,617 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,789 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 37,789 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,783 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front tyres showing wear

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,652 miles

advise slight imbalance at front brakes

advise slight wear at front tyres

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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SG02 XTN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG02 XTN, 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 SG02 XTN registered?

SG02 XTN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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