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ET51 HMJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,987 mi
Last recorded52,987 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 HMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 52,987 miles

Emissions not tested due to condion of exhaust, unable to get reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm, produced 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm, produced 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,353 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 46,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,638 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,698 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,934 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 17,934 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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ET51 HMJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET51 HMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET51 HMJ registered?

ET51 HMJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is ET51 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 HMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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