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SJ52 OBB

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,351 mi
Last recorded27,351 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 27,351 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 May 2014 27,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2013 21,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front suspension components are corroded

rearsupension components are corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 21,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are perishing

front suspension components are corroded

rearsupension components are corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,150 miles

both sides front and both rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 2 Mar 2012 20,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front and both rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,490 miles

Advise:corrosion to o/s/f flexi brake hose unions/connections

Advise:genral corrosion to all suspension components

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage & perishing

Advise:n/s/r & o/s/r tyre spitting/perishing between tread

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,440 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 14,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 9,160 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 OBB is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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