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HV52 FDY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,552 mi
Last recorded64,552 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,711 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,394 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 61,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,430 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has a slight leak

Fail 19 Oct 2018 57,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,240 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,107 miles

O/s/f floor pan corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,036 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,036 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 27,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,549 miles

3mm left on rear tyre edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

condensation in o/s/f indicator lamp

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 FDY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV52 FDY, 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 HV52 FDY registered?

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

Is HV52 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 FDY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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