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HV02 JHE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,808 mi
Last recorded71,808 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 JHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,808 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member has light corrosion to outer skin, not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 71,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member has light corrosion to outer skin, not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,409 miles

Front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 57,408 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,959 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 39,959 miles

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

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

rear tyres inner walls perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,823 miles

*** ENGINE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE MOUNTED CORRECTLY DUE TO POSSIBLE ACCIDENT DAMAGE ***

**ALL TYRES IN POOR CONDITION **

REAR EXHAUST RUBBING ON FLOOR

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 3 Aug 2016 30,823 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

*** ENGINE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE MOUNTED CORRECTLY DUE TO POSSIBLE ACCIDENT DAMAGE ***

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED ***

**ALL TYRES IN POOR CONDITION **

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE EFFORT LOW + SOME JUDDER/IMBALANCE

REAR EXHAUST RUBBING ON FLOOR

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,437 miles

tyre walls showing signs of ageing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,730 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,604 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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HV02 JHE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 HV02 JHE, 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 HV02 JHE registered?

HV02 JHE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is HV02 JHE safe to buy?

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