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HG52 YAJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,480 mi
Last recorded11,480 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 YAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 11,480 miles

both front and offside rear tyres showing wear near limit

signs of slight play to steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Nov 2014 11,480 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and offside rear tyres showing wear near limit

signs of slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Dec 2013 5,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,284 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on the outside wall

slight movement to n/s and o/s inner track rod ball joints

Fail 19 Dec 2012 95,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on the outside wall

slight movement to n/s and o/s inner track rod ball joints

Fail 7 Dec 2011 87,148 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,418 miles

offside rear inner sill rusty and damaged

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear inner sill rusty

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 8 Dec 2008 74,391 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear inner sill rusty

offside rear inner sill rusty and damaged

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,874 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 53,874 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust clamp missing from centre to rear box

Pass 2 Dec 2005 41,650 miles

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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HG52 YAJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

HG52 YAJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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