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SJ52 ZNS

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 ZNS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper mountings poor condition.

Front cross-member damaged.

Fuel tank corroded.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s door inner handle mechanism broken.

n/s front wing damaged.

n/s mirror insecure.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,576 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner door handle missing

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear seat back slightly insecure

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

nearside inner door handle missing

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear seat back slightly insecure

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,080 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 86,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,737 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 79,728 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,791 miles

nearside door interior door handle damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,791 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside door interior door handle damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,120 miles

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

advise wheel alignment is checked due to tyre wear

Fail 9 Jan 2009 66,120 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment is checked due to tyre wear

Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,644 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 ZNS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

SJ52 ZNS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is SJ52 ZNS safe to buy?

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