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HW02 NDJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 NDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2019 86,979 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet damaged and lifted at the sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

front bumper damaged but still secure

front slam panel damaged

nearside rear tyre 2mm perishing and 17 years old. (strong advise)

rear exhaust silencer braking up inside

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,841 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,841 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in side wall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,842 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,634 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,625 miles

Front exhaust system getting rusty

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 58,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2012 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2010 43,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,181 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,275 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 NDJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

HW02 NDJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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