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HG02 ZLN

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,168 mi
Last recorded42,168 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 ZLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2021 42,168 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system deteriorating/corroding

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 40,512 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorating/corroding

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

Front floor corroding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,831 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 37,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,076 miles

front road springs corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2017 32,076 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

front road springs corroding

small exhaust leak centre/rear join

Pass 18 May 2016 29,664 miles

exhaust corroding/leaking at joins

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2016 29,662 miles

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

exhaust corroding/leaking at joins

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2015 28,025 miles

front road springs corroding.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,587 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 23,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,684 miles

front tyres getting close to wear markers.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,212 miles

front brake pads getting close to wear strip.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 20,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake pads getting close to wear strip.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,907 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 9,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,266 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 ZLN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZLN, 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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HG02 ZLN is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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