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VK02 RXF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,280 mi
Last recorded94,280 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 RXF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 94,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 94,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS&OS within 30cm of lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NS&OS (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 87,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has slight platy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 87,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has slight platy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 81,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear NS&OS REG LIGHTS DIM

Fail 4 May 2023 81,586 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle OS POOR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear NS&OS REG LIGHTS DIM

Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,570 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 75,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,786 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 66,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 60,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 55,900 miles

Rear footbrake lower than normal for type of car

Pass 4 May 2017 52,865 miles

Slight crazing on both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Slight drag osf wheel

Pass 9 May 2016 46,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,502 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 26,986 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 24,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs of coolant leaking from radiator

Pass 3 May 2012 23,578 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 23,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 22,359 miles

N/S/F tyre has 2mm min tread left.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre has 3mm min tread left.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 22,359 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/F tyre has 2mm min tread left.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre has 3mm min tread left.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 20,873 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2009 18,575 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 16,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 13,304 miles

Rear No Plate backing starting to detach at centre

Pass 2 May 2006 9,594 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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VK02 RXF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VK02 RXF, 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 VK02 RXF registered?

VK02 RXF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is VK02 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK02 RXF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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