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YY02 HTV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 HTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,657 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy surface corrosion to most underside

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,740 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,727 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,130 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,259 miles

fuel pipes corroding

osr tyre 3mm/perished

suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,325 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Mar 2010 37,325 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s wiper poor

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,244 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,883 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,093 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 21,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,847 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 17,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle pipe exhaust corroded and starting to blow †screw in nsr tyre †front brakes imbalanced

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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YY02 HTV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY02 HTV, 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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YY02 HTV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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