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VO02 JBU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,020 mi
Last recorded63,020 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 JBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,020 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front windsc reen wiper blade rubber slight smearing offside judders across swept area

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,020 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front windsc reen wiper blade rubber slight smearing offside judders across swept area

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 59,275 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,004 miles

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

front number plate cracked

spare tyre 2mm and has nail in it

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,199 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,199 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,321 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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VO02 JBU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VO02 JBU, 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 VO02 JBU registered?

VO02 JBU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is VO02 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO02 JBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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