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HG52 VRZ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,940 mi
Last recorded53,940 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 VRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Apr 2018 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 May 2017 42,856 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 15 May 2017 42,854 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,241 miles

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

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

Rear both seat belts are slow to rewind

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,677 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,603 miles

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

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

both rear seat belts are slow to rewind

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

offside rear lamp damp/wet on the inside

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,603 miles

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

both rear seat belts are slow to rewind

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

offside rear lamp damp/wet on the inside

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,517 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

offside rear light lens is damp inside

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,804 miles

both rear seat belts are slow to rewind

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,804 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear seat belts are slow to rewind

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,166 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 27,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside front wiper blade split but still clears windscreen.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,840 miles

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

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

front tyres are on 2/3 mm of tread

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,806 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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HG52 VRZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG52 VRZ, 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 HG52 VRZ registered?

HG52 VRZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is HG52 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 VRZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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