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HY52 VOM

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,299 mi
Last recorded72,299 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 VOM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 72,299 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Allowing grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated (leaking air) (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,068 miles

Front Corrosion to front of vehicle and lower suspension arms

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Corrosion to rear of vehicle and suspension arms

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Corrosion to front of vehicle and lower suspension arms

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Corrosion to rear of vehicle and suspension arms

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,010 miles

N/S + O/S front tyres 2mm tread depth

N/S rear tyre below 1.6mm outside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,000 miles

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

N/S + O/S front tyres 2mm tread depth

N/S rear tyre below 1.6mm outside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,096 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorated-slight blow

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,862 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,456 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,251 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 VOM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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