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SH02 VWP

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,756 mi
Last recorded47,756 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 VWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 47,756 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,756 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 40,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,825 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 31,819 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,212 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 11,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 10,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,115 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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SH02 VWP is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH02 VWP, 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 SH02 VWP registered?

SH02 VWP is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is SH02 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 VWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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