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HG02 VFC

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,474 miles

ALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,394 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Various areas of corrosion starting in Engine Bay.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,919 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut top (6.1.A.1)

various parts of chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2015 42,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repair section failed to seal at joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure bulb has fallen out (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp is full of water (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut top (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front side lamp illuminating but slightly dull

various parts of chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 34,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,770 miles

All tyres cracking.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,205 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,204 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,612 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 30,612 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,974 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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HG02 VFC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 HG02 VFC, 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 HG02 VFC registered?

HG02 VFC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is HG02 VFC safe to buy?

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