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HY52 BWW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 92,106 miles

Emissions not tested unable to fully insert exhaust probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure unable to check (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage unable to check (10.1 (n))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp images poor

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,408 miles

check engine light on

front pads worn

Fail 16 Dec 2017 46,403 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside+nearside center floors (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear quadrants badly holed (2.4.A.3)

check engine light on

front pads worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,332 miles

corrosion to :- both outer sills both front floors and both rear quadrants.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 45,332 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18'' (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19'' (8.2.2)

corrosion to :- both outer sills both front floors and both rear quadrants.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,516 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion-both rear quadrants, both front coil springs, rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,511 miles

corrosion:- both outer sills, rear suspension

nearside rear brake binding slightly

unable to fully check front to rear metal brake pipes & fuel pipes - cover fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,595 miles

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,664 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,166 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 36,166 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust underside of vehicle

windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 34,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside wiper construction degrading & damaging windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,847 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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HY52 BWW 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 70.6%.

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 HY52 BWW, 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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HY52 BWW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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