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HF52 ELJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 ELJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,474 miles

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)

all front/rear coil springs corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 73,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel/inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel/inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

all front/rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,637 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

under/side/corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

under/side/corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,745 miles

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

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

under/side/ corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,726 miles

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

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

under/side/ corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,217 miles

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

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

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

inner sills rear corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,474 miles

wiper blades poor condition /one exhaust mounting split/rusty underneath

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,697 miles

front discs worn

x1 rear exhust mounting deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,066 miles

front discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,449 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts but not showing cords

Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,989 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,041 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HF52 ELJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF52 ELJ, 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 HF52 ELJ registered?

HF52 ELJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is HF52 ELJ safe to buy?

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