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HT02 KHJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 KHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,918 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 78,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake low effort.

Offside Rear Service brake low effort

Fail 27 Jul 2021 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake low effort.

Offside Rear Service brake low effort

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,270 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

surface corrosion to n/s/ and o/s outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,254 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area by wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

surface corrosion to n/s/ and o/s outer sills

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,881 miles

advise sufrace corrosion to o/s/f floor area

Fail 3 Aug 2016 61,881 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise sufrace corrosion to o/s/f floor area

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,242 miles

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

front tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,974 miles

both front tyres starting to split / crack

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,683 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Excessive corrosion in centre of front Chassis cross member

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge of tread

Rear Exhaust join corroded, rear Silencer rattling

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,640 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,185 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,474 miles

Strongly adv,All tyres on 2.omm tread depth and cracks in tread, Tracking check,Full brake inspection, Front brake pads appear low, Oil leaks.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,538 miles

see vt32 370606816225

Fail 4 Aug 2006 21,535 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

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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HT02 KHJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HT02 KHJ, 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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HT02 KHJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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