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SP02 VPX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,879 mi
Last recorded76,879 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 VPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,879 miles

heavy corrosion on n/s outer sill

heavy corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 12 Jul 2019 76,819 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion on n/s outer sill

heavy corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,545 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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)

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

both rear inner sills corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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)

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

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,759 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,729 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,624 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s/f floor

Fail 7 Jan 2013 39,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,932 miles

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

both rear tyre walls starting to split.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,981 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

n/s/f indicator leanse has been repaired with tape.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,958 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 VPX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SP02 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

SP02 VPX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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