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HW52 BYT

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,839 mi
Last recorded45,839 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 BYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit full of water indecator working time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 27,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 21,660 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 21,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,280 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play tie rode from wrack both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 16,279 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Ball joint has slight play tie rode from wrack both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 9,469 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 4,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine check light on

Fail 1 Nov 2013 904 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 904 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,259 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 91,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,881 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 71,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 58,374 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,712 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,793 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 BYT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HW52 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

HW52 BYT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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