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SP02 UVH

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,909 mi
Last recorded52,909 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 UVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,909 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system corroded and thin

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,097 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both front flexy brake hoses ferrules are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front brake discs are corroded

both front flexy brake hoses ferrules are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,276 miles

both rear tyres started to perish

o/s/r/ brearing is slightly rough

Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,265 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres started to perish

o/s/r/ brearing is slightly rough

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

emission just meet limits lambda

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,707 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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SP02 UVH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP02 UVH, 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 SP02 UVH registered?

SP02 UVH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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