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HF52 FTE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust pipe blowing and corroded

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,662 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres below limit on edges and low on tread

corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine oil leak

front flexihoses perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 78,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres below limit on edges and low on tread

corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine oil leak

front flexihoses perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre on limit and two nails

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 31 May 2012 67,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 67,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,491 miles

child seat fitted in rear

exhaust corroded

front bumper insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre getting low and is perished

oil leak

rear wiper missing

slight blow middle and rear exhaust join

slight warp offside rear drum

wing mirror fitted from another vehicle to nearside

Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted in rear

exhaust corroded

front bumper insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre getting low and is perished

oil leak

rear wiper missing

slight blow middle and rear exhaust join

slight warp offside rear drum

wing mirror fitted from another vehicle to nearside

Pass 28 May 2010 56,159 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

front wings damaged

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2010 56,159 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

front wings damaged

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2008 47,877 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,216 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,216 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 31,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,566 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 78,114 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 FTE 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 HF52 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF52 FTE registered?

HF52 FTE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is HF52 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 FTE shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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