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SV02 CHG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 CHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,892 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Brake pipes to brake compensator corroded.

Heatshield loose around manifold.

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,892 miles

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

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Brake pipes to brake compensator corroded.

Heatshield loose around manifold.

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,610 miles

Both front brake hoses corroded at metal ends.

Exhaust system corroded in places.

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

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

Nearside wing mirror missing.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,610 miles

Both front brake hoses corroded at metal ends.

Exhaust system corroded in places.

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

Nearside wing mirror missing.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 84,516 miles

Coolant leak from radiator.

Nearside wing mirror missing.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,516 miles

Coolant leak from radiator.

Nearside wing mirror missing.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,127 miles

Exhaust manifold/down pipe join has slight leak.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,127 miles

Exhaust manifold/down pipe join has slight leak.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,035 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 69,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,349 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,331 miles

Exhaust front pipe/catalytic converter slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight damage to front number plate.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,331 miles

Exhaust front pipe/catalytic converter slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Slight damage to front number plate.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,522 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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SV02 CHG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV02 CHG, 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 SV02 CHG registered?

SV02 CHG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is SV02 CHG safe to buy?

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