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VX52 VWD

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,438 mi
Last recorded33,438 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 VWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,438 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 33,406 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 22,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 22,209 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 10,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 10,824 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 8,968 miles

all tyres slightly perished at outer walls

Fail 19 Sep 2016 8,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all tyres slightly perished at outer walls

Pass 14 Sep 2015 6,472 miles

all new brake components fitted to front brakes running slightly tight.

all tyre walls slightly perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,364 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 6,364 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 5,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 2,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 1,419 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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VX52 VWD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 VX52 VWD, 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 VX52 VWD registered?

VX52 VWD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is VX52 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 VWD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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