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HD02 HCV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,781 mi
Last recorded88,781 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 HCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,781 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 88,781 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 82,315 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deflector stickers (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,726 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view repaired with tape (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,486 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,081 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' obstruction hanging from mirror (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,991 miles

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

corrosion/damage behind rear bumper on the nearside noted

Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,991 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion/damage behind rear bumper on the nearside noted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,150 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,472 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,164 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 21,284 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,979 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,139 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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HD02 HCV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HD02 HCV, 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 HD02 HCV registered?

HD02 HCV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is HD02 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD02 HCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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