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HW02 DWJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 DWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,693 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,270 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,775 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,323 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded

temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,245 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,439 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,225 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust starting to rust and blow

Fail 25 Jun 2012 50,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust starting to rust and blow

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,772 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 17,244 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,244 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 6,069 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 5,567 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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HW02 DWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW02 DWJ, 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 HW02 DWJ registered?

HW02 DWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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