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HF52 FTT

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,282 mi
Last recorded36,282 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 36,271 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,828 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to rust

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan starting to rust

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to rust

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2018 34,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to rust

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan starting to rust

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to rust

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2017 32,848 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,530 miles

Complete exhaust system rusting and in poor condition

Corrosion appearing to both front floor pans,both rear inner sills and rear outer sills

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and in very poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Slight exhaust blow to front pipe

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,465 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion appearing to both front floor pans and rear inner sills

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,082 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread

front and rear suspension corroded

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to babyseats fitted

rear exhaust box corroded and may soon need replacing

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2013 25,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in nearside front tyre tread

front and rear suspension corroded

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to babyseats fitted

rear exhaust box corroded and may soon need replacing

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust is rusty

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a cut that does not expose cords and is less than 15mm long

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,244 miles

surface corrosion starting but sound

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,161 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 FTT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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