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DF51 HDV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,474 mi
Last recorded13,474 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 HDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 3,589 miles

corrosion under car various

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2012 3,585 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion under car various

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,326 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All underbody panels corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil filler cap missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Sep 2011 99,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

All brake pipes corroded

All underbody panels corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil filler cap missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,582 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,031 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 86,031 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,158 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 74,043 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 74,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 47,459 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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DF51 HDV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF51 HDV, 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 DF51 HDV registered?

DF51 HDV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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