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SO02 UPZ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,580 mi
Last recorded52,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 UPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,447 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,178 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all rear brake pipes & nsf slightly corroded

nsf wheel trim missing

oil filter damp

osf tyre close to limit & perished / osr perished 1557013T

rear fuel pipes at tank corroded

sump badly corroded

various dents scratches

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 37,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,528 miles

Front wheel brakes have only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. Front brake imbalance 24%

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,537 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 25,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,831 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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SO02 UPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SO02 UPZ, 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 SO02 UPZ registered?

SO02 UPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is SO02 UPZ safe to buy?

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