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HV52 FDO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

2,204 mi
Last recorded2,204 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 2,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 1,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,336 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2021 92,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2020 86,623 miles

Nearside Rear damage to wheel rim

Nearside mirror glass cracked

centre rubber exhaust broken

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,623 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear damage to wheel rim

Nearside mirror glass cracked

centre rubber exhaust broken

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

corrosion to inner sills

damage to rear bumper

marking to front screen

Fail 4 Nov 2019 78,608 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

corrosion to inner sills

damage to rear bumper

marking to front screen

Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,743 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,315 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 65,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,288 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2016 60,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,746 miles

Advise front exhaust is corroded cracked and blowing

Advise rear exhaust mounts are broken

Fail 3 Dec 2015 55,746 miles

Advise front exhaust is corroded cracked and blowing

Advise rear exhaust mounts are broken

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 51,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,847 miles

Advise rear bumper is insecure

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 47,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise rear bumper is insecure

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 16 Aug 2012 42,957 miles

Advise both front brake discs are in poor condition

Advise rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 42,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise both front brake discs are in poor condition

Advise rear exhaust is corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 37,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,638 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,695 miles

Advise front brake pads are getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,443 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 5,621 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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HV52 FDO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HV52 FDO, 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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HV52 FDO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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