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WA02 XHL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,511 mi
Last recorded66,511 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 XHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SMALL SPLIT IN BLADE (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 66,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN WITHIN 30 CM OF OF LOWER ARM REAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SMALL SPLIT IN BLADE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexible hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface rust on under body

Pass 21 Mar 2024 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on rear panel and adjacent underbody

Pass 9 Apr 2022 51,485 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2022 51,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 44,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70R13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70R13T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2020 44,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70R13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70R13T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,174 miles

Nearside Front condensation in lamp pattern ok

Fail 22 Mar 2017 33,174 miles

Nearside Front condensation in lamp pattern ok

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,530 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,530 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 30,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,103 miles

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Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,408 miles

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Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,059 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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WA02 XHL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA02 XHL, 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 WA02 XHL registered?

WA02 XHL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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