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HF02 VSV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,207 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,523 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not allowing road dirt to effect joint. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 53,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 53,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,858 miles

advise ---- both front tyres side walls cracking with old age

Fail 26 Mar 2014 17,856 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise ---- both front tyres side walls cracking with old age

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,986 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 15,986 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 12,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,488 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 VSV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HF02 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

HF02 VSV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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