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HT02 VRL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,116 mi
Last recorded93,116 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s o/s suspension arm bushes worn slight play

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes have slight play

suspension components have corrosion not excessive

Fail 13 Feb 2019 92,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes have slight play

suspension components have corrosion not excessive

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose tightened (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,287 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,661 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,715 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,823 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suggest investigation of noisy idler pulley

Fail 21 Aug 2007 61,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suggest investigation of noisy idler pulley

Pass 26 Aug 2006 45,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VRL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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