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HW52 BKA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

598 mi
Last recorded598 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 BKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 598 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 577 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,175 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,635 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 39,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,490 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,557 miles

O/S/R tyre in poor condtion

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,478 miles

N/S/R tyre badly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 10,848 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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HW52 BKA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HW52 BKA, 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 HW52 BKA registered?

HW52 BKA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is HW52 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 BKA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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