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HF02 TFY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,244 mi
Last recorded82,244 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 TFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 76,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil residue on gearbox casing

Fail 4 Aug 2010 68,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil residue on gearbox casing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre (15570R13T) has low tread at 2.5mm

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,800 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,798 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,804 miles

nearside rear tyre on limits

Fail 4 Aug 2008 61,723 miles

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

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

mil stays on

nearside rear tyre on limits

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,908 miles

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

ecu management light on

slight play in nearside tie rod end but acceptable

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 TFY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFY, 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 HF02 TFY registered?

HF02 TFY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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