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FV02 YMC

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 YMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,570 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses ferrules corroded,

Fail 23 Nov 2016 72,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses ferrules corroded,

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,496 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,791 miles

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

chassis and suspension components corroding

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 65,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

chassis and suspension components corroding

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,148 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,145 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,876 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,531 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,844 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 YMC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 YMC registered?

FV02 YMC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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