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HW52 BKD

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,219 mi
Last recorded62,219 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 BKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear coil springs corroded and have been replaced with lowering springs

front brake discs lipped slightly

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded slightly

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,219 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear coil springs corroded and have been replaced with lowering springs

front brake discs lipped slightly

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded slightly

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,645 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,576 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 49,024 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,024 miles

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,754 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,072 miles

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

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

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 BKD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW52 BKD, 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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HW52 BKD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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