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SJ52 NOU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

18,049 mi
Last recorded18,049 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 NOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 18,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near the suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near to the front belt mounting to the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near front lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,339 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion too front inner wings

Fail 11 Jul 2017 17,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearings noisey when rotated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearings noisey when rotated

corrosion too front inner wings

foot brake excessive travel very little reserve travel on brake pedal

Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,966 miles

offside bodysill corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 16,966 miles

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

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

offside bodysill corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,342 miles

offside bodysill corroded

underbody poor condition (rusty)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 12,248 miles

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

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

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

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

offside bodysill corroded

underbody poor condition (rusty)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 9,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,537 miles

front cross member is corroded

rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 96,907 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,913 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,276 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion on metal brake pipes

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,530 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2008 53,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,581 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,970 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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SJ52 NOU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SJ52 NOU, 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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SJ52 NOU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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