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EF02 HNE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired covered in body sealer unable too check for coprrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded bye lower suspension arm fixing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight interaction on near side rear lamp

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly perished 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 54,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly perished 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,035 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,422 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,091 miles

nearside rear tyre perished badly advise replacement

Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,086 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished badly advise replacement

Pass 1 May 2014 31,862 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 31,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR TYRE PERISHED 155/60/13

Pass 31 May 2012 31,749 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 31,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2011 29,579 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 29,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded on inner.

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

Fail 29 May 2009 25,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded on inner.

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

Pass 29 May 2008 21,439 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)

Pass 1 May 2007 18,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,929 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 14,929 miles

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

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

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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EF02 HNE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF02 HNE, 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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EF02 HNE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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