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HD51 HYK

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,861 mi
Last recorded13,861 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 HYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2014 13,861 miles

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

coolant level low

front and rear end damage

Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,531 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f o/s/f floors stared to corrode

n/s/r o/s/r shock absorbers rusty

rear box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,557 miles

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

rear bumper damage

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear silencer corroded

tyres under pressure

wipers smear and washers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 88,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,534 miles

ALL WHEEL TRIMS LOOSE - RUBBING ON TYRE VALVE STEMS

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

slight play in steering rack

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 1 Mar 2010 80,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ALL WHEEL TRIMS LOOSE - RUBBING ON TYRE VALVE STEMS

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

slight play in steering rack

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,446 miles

both front suspension strut lower sections very rusty

front brake discs worn and pads getting a little low

wiper blades have poor performance

Fail 25 Feb 2009 72,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both front suspension strut lower sections very rusty

front brake discs worn and pads getting a little low

wiper blades have poor performance

Pass 23 Feb 2008 59,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,220 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 44,220 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,718 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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HD51 HYK is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HD51 HYK, 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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HD51 HYK is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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