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GL51 YRA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,777 mi
Last recorded93,777 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 93,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres 155/70 rear tyres 165/70

Fail 8 May 2013 93,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres 155/70 rear tyres 165/70

Pass 10 May 2012 85,392 miles

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

slight cracking to both front tyres on sidewall

Fail 9 May 2012 85,364 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight cracking to both front tyres on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 78,073 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2011 78,073 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,882 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,417 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 70,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,379 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 17 Jan 2007 53,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,116 miles

Front brake inner pads worn low

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Windscreen scratched

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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GL51 YRA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL51 YRA, 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 GL51 YRA registered?

GL51 YRA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is GL51 YRA safe to buy?

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