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WK02 FZC

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,604 mi
Last recorded94,604 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 FZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,604 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 94,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,637 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,204 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn /scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 87,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal( disc marked) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn /scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,202 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,137 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 79,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 155-70-13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished 155-70-13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 155-70-13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-70-13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

lower front panel corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

lower front panel corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,416 miles

Nearside front brake slightly slower in operation than offside

Nearside windscreen washer blocked; offside washer, in conjunction with wiper action, does supply sufficient fluid though

Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,416 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly slower in operation than offside

Nearside windscreen washer blocked; offside washer, in conjunction with wiper action, does supply sufficient fluid though

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread and light cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2011 52,198 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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread and light cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,357 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

front discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,131 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 34,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,332 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,141 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,141 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,816 miles

see advise items as test no 374659476214

Fail 6 Oct 2006 22,582 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front pads approx 70% worn

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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WK02 FZC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WK02 FZC, 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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WK02 FZC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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