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HJ02 CBV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,034 mi
Last recorded86,034 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 CBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,034 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2016 86,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2015 78,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,034 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 69,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,604 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 62,604 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,055 miles

front brake pads getting low 20% and discs worn

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,441 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 24 May 2010 41,273 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 389,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,758 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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HJ02 CBV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ02 CBV, 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 HJ02 CBV registered?

HJ02 CBV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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