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SJ52 OAV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,026 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly lamp on switch not working (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,014 miles

front wipers torn

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise rear wheel bearing

sump badly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,818 miles

exhaust centre/ rear badly corroded

front brake hoses corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front wheel trims missing / some dents scratches and damaged

nsr tyre and osf tyre close to limit / nsf tyre 3mm 1557013t

slight play steering rack

sump badly corroded

suspect slight noise rear wheel bearings?

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,574 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust noise

various dents scratches / damage

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet sticking

exhaust front/cat badly corroded

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

various dents & scratches

wipers torn slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,424 miles

bonnet sticking

exhaust front/cat badly corroded

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

various dents & scratches

wipers torn slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,672 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

dents scratches/ rear bumper damaged & insecure at sides

front to rear brake/fuel pipes covered

slight play steering rack

suspect slight noise osr wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,059 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 OAV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ52 OAV, 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 SJ52 OAV registered?

SJ52 OAV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SJ52 OAV safe to buy?

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