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HK02 LZA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,374 mi
Last recorded4,374 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 LZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 4,374 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp on.

nearside windscreen damaged.

nearside/offside front brake discs/pads worn/corroded advise replacement.

odd tyre sizes fitted front/rear.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 83,541 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 83,541 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,184 miles

Battery very weak

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

Front brake discs are in very poor condition

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 68,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery very weak

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

Front brake discs are in very poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 40,454 miles

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

Rear axle brake pipe pitted with rust.

o/s/r tyre worn low on tread + poor condition.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,454 miles

Rear axle brake pipe pitted with rust.

o/s/r tyre worn low on tread + poor condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,554 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,008 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2007 16,990 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside tyres perised (155x70x15).

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,990 miles

both nearside tyres perised (155x70x15).

Fail 17 Jul 2006 16,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,600 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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HK02 LZA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HK02 LZA, 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 HK02 LZA registered?

HK02 LZA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is HK02 LZA safe to buy?

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