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VK52 DCU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,261 mi
Last recorded18,261 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 DCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 18,261 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front floors corroding

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2018 13,529 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 13,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 7,790 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 7,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 2,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 2,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,276 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,180 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,758 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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VK52 DCU 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 VK52 DCU, 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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VK52 DCU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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