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CU02 YKM

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 YKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s mirror cover missing

rear screen missing and covered

Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,221 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

tape on o/s fog lamp lens

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,600 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tape on o/s fog lamp lens

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,780 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,776 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,240 miles

brake fluid level close to minimum

corrosion on f+r suspension

corrosion on underside

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

wear to front brake discs

wiper blades becoming worn

Fail 15 Jul 2011 42,239 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

brake fluid level close to minimum

corrosion on f+r suspension

corrosion on underside

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

wear to front brake discs

wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f/ mirror smashed.

n/s/r/ tyre perishing.

o/s/r/ tyre perishing.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,475 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,148 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,515 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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CU02 YKM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CU02 YKM, 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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CU02 YKM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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