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SL02 TCY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,325 mi
Last recorded71,325 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 TCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,325 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,297 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,060 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement while under preasure.

evidence exhaust leaks.

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

near side outer sill shows distortion.

near side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked.

off and near side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side front and off side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement while under preasure.

evidence exhaust leaks.

front service brakes show run-out.

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

near side outer sill shows distortion.

near side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked.

off and near side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side front and off side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

note all four tyres are cracking preished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,906 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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SL02 TCY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

SL02 TCY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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