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HY52 DBO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,116 mi
Last recorded64,116 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 DBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 64,116 miles

General corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (load sensing valve area ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,610 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (load sensing valve area x3) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 61,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (wheel arch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (load sensing valve area x3) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,017 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 59,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 56,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,643 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 54,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 50,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 48,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,224 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 DBO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HY52 DBO, 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 HY52 DBO registered?

HY52 DBO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is HY52 DBO safe to buy?

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