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WF02 VRL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,684 mi
Last recorded86,684 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake load sensing valve slight stiff.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front floor panel slightly corroded.

Offside Rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded.

both rear shock case and cover corroded.

front arch liners fitted.

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 86,054 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch panel area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wipers leaving lines on windscreen

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower floor panel areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,296 miles

Front Inner arch liners fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2016 79,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking brake master/reservoir areas (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner arch liners fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch panel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,606 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,604 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,496 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,227 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 43,475 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,921 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,016 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,278 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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WF02 VRL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF02 VRL, 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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WF02 VRL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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