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FV02 YLZ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

33,355 mi
Last recorded33,355 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 YLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 33,355 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 33,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,856 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 29,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 27,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 25,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four centre points (BODERLINE PASS) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 22,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four centre points (BODERLINE PASS) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 22,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 21,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all centre ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 19,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 19,398 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r brake sticking slighty

Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,170 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 18,149 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 17,490 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 15,131 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 15,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre wall cracking/perishing and front close to 2bar limit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,024 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,075 miles

figures on rear no` plate starting to loose shape!

rear exhaust silencer coroded and blowing slightly at pipe entrance point (BORDERLINE PASS)!

rear seat belts slow to recoil (BORDERLINE PASS).

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,334 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 6,472 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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FV02 YLZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 FV02 YLZ, 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 FV02 YLZ registered?

FV02 YLZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is FV02 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 YLZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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