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HF52 FSJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,086 mi
Last recorded3,086 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 3,086 miles

Nearside Rear uneven wear / cracking on tyre

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Jan 2021 3,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear uneven wear / cracking on tyre

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre uneven wear

front pad low

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,661 miles

Offside Front Inner uneven wear on tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,600 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner uneven wear on tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,086 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,140 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system temporarily repaired

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,993 miles

nearside front & both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 68,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,520 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,693 miles

All tyres except N/S/F starting to perish and O/S/R worn low

Baffles loose and rattle in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,945 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,726 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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HF52 FSJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF52 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

HF52 FSJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is HF52 FSJ safe to buy?

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