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GV52 YOY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,512 mi
Last recorded15,512 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 116,121 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,262 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 5,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,018 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 76,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,534 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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GV52 YOY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV52 YOY, 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 GV52 YOY registered?

GV52 YOY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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