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FA02 YWM

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 YWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 92,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2016 92,617 miles

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 79,812 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 79,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 69,774 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 66,552 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 66,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,708 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 61,708 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 56,228 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,228 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,958 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2009 43,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 43,137 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,935 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 17,084 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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FA02 YWM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA02 YWM, 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 FA02 YWM registered?

FA02 YWM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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