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HY52 UPW

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,267 mi
Last recorded41,267 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 UPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,267 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor 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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dent n/s/f wing

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,962 miles

dent in n/s/f wing

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

slight bind at o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,088 miles

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

boot loaded

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 15 Jan 2011 29,088 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot loaded

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,851 miles

dent n/s/f wing

rear wiper blade missing

small splits in front wiper blades

tail gate window trim insecure

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 23,851 miles

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

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

dent n/s/f wing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

rear wiper blade missing

small splits in front wiper blades

tail gate window trim insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,929 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

dent in n/s/f wing and n/s/f door will not fully open

Fail 16 Jan 2009 19,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

dent in n/s/f wing and n/s/f door will not fully open

Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,873 miles

nsf wing dented

Fail 2 Nov 2007 17,873 miles

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

nsf wing dented

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,993 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 UPW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

HY52 UPW is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HY52 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 UPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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