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SW02 AEU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,482 mi
Last recorded31,482 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 AEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 31,482 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S inner sill corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs seriously corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 28,200 miles

Front both front shockers have corrosion to outer casing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 28,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front shockers have corrosion to outer casing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 24,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 17,597 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,614 miles

long travel in brake pedal

Fail 15 Oct 2013 11,614 miles

long travel in brake pedal

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,686 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,672 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,016 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 8,016 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 6,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 5,855 miles

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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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SW02 AEU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW02 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW02 AEU?

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What year was SW02 AEU registered?

SW02 AEU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is SW02 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 AEU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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