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SV52 DOU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,790 mi
Last recorded63,790 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 DOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,790 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 59,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,253 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,703 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 22,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 6,903 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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SV52 DOU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV52 DOU, 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 SV52 DOU registered?

SV52 DOU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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