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VU52 BXD

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,778 mi
Last recorded77,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 BXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 77,778 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,868 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 73,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,550 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 69,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,355 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,841 miles

Offside front brake slight lag in operation

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 54,444 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,587 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 50,584 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,378 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,963 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 39,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,702 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 31,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,542 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,579 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,291 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,077 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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VU52 BXD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VU52 BXD, 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 VU52 BXD registered?

VU52 BXD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is VU52 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 BXD shows 27 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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