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VN51 FXT

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 FXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,151 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 66,131 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,131 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,205 miles

damage to front number plate,tread low on front tyres,slight cracking on rear tyres,slight wear in nsf wishbone bush

Fail 4 Feb 2012 61,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front number plate,tread low on front tyres,slight cracking on rear tyres,slight wear in nsf wishbone bush

Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,761 miles

front number plate damaged,slight cracking on rear tyres

slight judder on osr brake

Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ffront number plate slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,215 miles

ffront number plate slight damage

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,175 miles

temp/repair tp nsf indicator lense

Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brakes low

nsf indicator lense broken

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,718 miles

o/s/f mirror loose

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,012 miles

tread low on front tyres

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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VN51 FXT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN51 FXT, 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

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What year was VN51 FXT registered?

VN51 FXT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is VN51 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 FXT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN51 FXT have outstanding finance?

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