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HG02 VFJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

9,239 mi
Last recorded9,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 9,239 miles

Front Front cross member in very poor condition

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2026 9,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Front cross member in very poor condition

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2025 6,337 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front cross member rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2025 6,326 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front cross member rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2024 3,007 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded not exssesive

Fail 8 Jul 2024 102,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to multipal exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded not exssesive

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,726 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,270 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,708 miles

general corrosion rear underside

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,549 miles

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2018 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2017 67,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 67,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking advise changing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,613 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 42,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 33,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,744 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,338 miles

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

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

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 VFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HG02 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

HG02 VFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for HG02 VFJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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