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SJ02 BZE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,176 mi
Last recorded43,176 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 BZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 43,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 6 May 2015 40,593 miles

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

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

corrision to several areas of vehicle but none considered excessive at time of test

Fail 5 May 2015 40,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 38,396 miles

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

corrision to several areas of vehicle but not consider

Pass 9 May 2013 36,466 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 36,466 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside door mirrer cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 34,681 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 6 May 2011 32,371 miles

front discs showing slight signs of wear

Pass 4 May 2010 29,768 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 29,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 26,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,757 miles

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 18,419 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 18,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,701 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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SJ02 BZE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ02 BZE, 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 SJ02 BZE registered?

SJ02 BZE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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