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SJ52 OBA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,787 miles

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

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

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

welding repairs undersealed at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2014 52,781 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 47,095 miles

Both offside wheels are slightly rough when rotated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both offside wheels are slightly rough when rotated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,460 miles

Condition of both front brake pipes to flexis.Corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2011 42,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Condition of both front brake pipes to flexis.Corroded.

Engine oil on minimum.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,089 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 40,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,022 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyres around 2mm.Limit 1.6mm.

Condition of both front brake Discs.Wear,pitting and corroding.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 33,759 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,274 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 28,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 23,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 23,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OBA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

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

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