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HT02 OGS

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,895 mi
Last recorded89,895 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 OGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat back loose but secured in place at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2021 89,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat back loose but secure at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 82,348 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 82,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 74,512 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,433 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,414 miles

some corrosion forming on and near prescibed areas

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

welding repairs to exhaust

Fail 13 Jul 2013 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

welding repairs to exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,724 miles

some play suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,578 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,578 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,749 miles

both front tyres worn and close to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2006 27,721 miles

c/l 451448

Pass 23 Jul 2005 22,370 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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HT02 OGS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HT02 OGS, 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 OGS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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