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HV02 JHU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Lpg 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 JHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,754 miles

Offside Rear slightly noisey

Offside Front repair to chassis looks to be of poor quality, but cannot inspect properly because covered in sealer

Fail 15 Oct 2016 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slightly noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area close to suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

emission only just passed reading flucuate

Offside Front lower ball joint has incorrect bolt securing unit

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,340 miles

E M L WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,338 miles

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

E M L WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,283 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,438 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 49,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,485 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,328 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 23,715 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,877 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 JHU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HV02 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

HV02 JHU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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