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HF02 TFN

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,766 mi
Last recorded18,766 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 TFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 18,766 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Emissions not tested major leak on exhaust front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak.underside has some heavy surface corrosion.steel brake pipes have some rust

Pass 20 Aug 2018 10,333 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 7,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 4,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,808 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 89,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,725 miles

front brake discs getting thin

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs getting thin

n/s rear tyre aged,perished and badly deterioating

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 80,664 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split and smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly and worn close to the legal limit

offside front ball joint boot split

offside rear tyre badly cracked and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2012 80,664 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split and smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly and worn close to the legal limit

offside front ball joint boot split

offside rear tyre badly cracked and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,912 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,912 miles

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

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

bonnet not locking down

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,798 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,209 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread [2mm] noted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 4 Mar 2006 41,775 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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HF02 TFN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF02 TFN, 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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HF02 TFN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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