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WX52 ORL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,538 mi
Last recorded68,538 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 ORL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,538 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside front of floor pan

engine management warning light stays on

front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

nearside door mirror missing

vehicle has modified suspension coil springs all around to make it sit lower

Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,130 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front brake discs are badly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

engine light is on

the gear knob is not attached to the lever

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,838 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads worn close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes

Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pads worn close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure.

both rear shockabsorbers rusty.

both rear tyres badly perrished.

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

eml lamp on.

front brake discs lipped.

n/s door mirror broken away.

n/s washer jet missing.

n/s/r lamp dammaged.

o/s/f indicator dammaged.

play in both rear hubs.

rear suspension getting weak.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,792 miles

baffles in rear silencer loose.

both rear tyres perrished and getting low.

front brake discs lipped.

front coil springs corroded.

n/s door mirror glass missing.

n/s washer jet missing.

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight blow from exhaust centre flange.

slight play in both rear hub bearings.

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baffles in rear silencer loose.

both rear tyres perrished and getting low.

front brake discs lipped.

front coil springs corroded.

n/s door mirror glass missing.

n/s washer jet missing.

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight blow from exhaust centre flange.

slight play in both rear hub bearings.

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,918 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes at rear corroding

offside front indicator lens damaged/repaired

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 12 Oct 2010 46,466 miles

Centre 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,669 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

front wind screen wipers poor

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

slight play nearside front suspension top mount

slight play offside front suspension top mount

tempary repair nearside rear light lens

Fail 1 Oct 2009 38,609 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

front wind screen wipers poor

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

slight play nearside front suspension top mount

slight play offside front suspension top mount

tempary repair nearside rear light lens

Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery insecure.

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking and getting low.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,268 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,268 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 15,527 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 15,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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WX52 ORL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WX52 ORL, 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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WX52 ORL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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