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SL02 TCX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,058 mi
Last recorded65,058 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 TCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,058 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s wing mirror missing

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f wing insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,058 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s wing mirror missing

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f wing insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,144 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror held with tape

n/s/f tyre has cracks on sidewall

o/s/r bumper corner covered with tape

Rear bumper insecure

n/s wing insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,144 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s mirror held with tape

n/s/f tyre has cracks on sidewall

o/s/r bumper corner covered with tape

Rear bumper insecure

n/s wing insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,109 miles

N/S mirror held with tape.

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

Wiper marks on windscreen.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

N/S mirror held with tape.

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

Wiper marks on windscreen.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,958 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SL02 TCX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL02 TCX, 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 SL02 TCX registered?

SL02 TCX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SL02 TCX safe to buy?

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