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SJ52 OAG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,002 mi
Last recorded41,002 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,002 miles

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

water in n/s/r light unit

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,691 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,292 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,384 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 23,380 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 OAG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OAG, 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 SJ52 OAG registered?

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

Is SJ52 OAG safe to buy?

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