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FV02 YMD

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,257 mi
Last recorded60,257 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 YMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,257 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,257 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear wiper has no blade

Fail 3 Aug 2015 60,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,753 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,753 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,047 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 56,047 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,233 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,232 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,958 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,310 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 YMD 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 64.7%.

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 FV02 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

FV02 YMD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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