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HV52 FEX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,969 mi
Last recorded64,969 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,969 miles

FUEL LINES CORRODED

Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,969 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL LINES CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,467 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDER NEATH

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE PIPE (KAT) (7.1.2)

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

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

CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDER NEATH

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2016 59,177 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 59,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,937 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 53,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside screen wiper split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,176 miles

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT WEAR ON THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade gone hard

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play felt in nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2010 40,541 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade gone hard

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play felt in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,390 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 25,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,512 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 17,512 miles

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

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

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 FEX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

HV52 FEX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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