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HY52 FLE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,604 mi
Last recorded21,604 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 FLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,693 miles

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

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

bodywork has damage to n/s/f

front crossmember rusted and holed

Fail 11 Apr 2013 13,692 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

bodywork has damage to n/s/f

front crossmember rusted and holed

Pass 16 Mar 2012 986 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

windscreen has some damage but does not restrict drivers view of road

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,886 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area

vehicle was fitted with beam deflectors at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2011 97,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area

vehicle was fitted with beam deflectors at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,876 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

damage to screen outside of swept area

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

front cross member corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,322 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,322 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,789 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,452 miles

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

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

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 FLE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

HY52 FLE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is HY52 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 FLE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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