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SK52 TNJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,910 mi
Last recorded73,910 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 TNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,332 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,864 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 62,863 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed x2 (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,970 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,598 miles

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

front brakes releasing unevenly

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,839 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,839 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,749 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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SK52 TNJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK52 TNJ, 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 SK52 TNJ registered?

SK52 TNJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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