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HF02 XGG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,108 mi
Last recorded79,108 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 XGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 79,108 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 79,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 73,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UPON UNDER SIDE OF BODY & COMPONENTS

Metal brake lines corroded and furred

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,778 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust leaking

front to rear steel fuel pipe corroded

o/s inner door handle insicure

o/s n/s inner sills been repaired

petrol vapour present

underside surface rust

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,396 miles

n/s sill damaged general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s sill damaged general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriorating & slight leak, sills/ facing panles/ floors/ chassis/ boot floor all corroded, front inner arches corroding

nsf suspension arm play in ball joint very much to my limits

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers poor

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,656 miles

both inner sills corroded not to excess

n/s/r sill damaged

rear brakes have slight judder

vehicle tested in wet

Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,556 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills corroded not to excess

n/s/r sill damaged

rear brakes have slight judder

vehicle tested in wet

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,574 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,525 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,679 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,073 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,454 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,379 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 41,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,781 miles

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

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

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 XGG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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