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SD02 YAO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,084 mi
Last recorded90,084 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 YAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,084 miles

all suspension components slightly corroded

all welding repairs undersealed

floor/ sills slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 89,949 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inside side wall

brake and fuel pipes showing corrosion throughout

drivers inner door handle broken but still operates

rear lower arms front bushes perrishing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,773 miles

exhaust repaired but not leaking.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 84,772 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,254 miles

Offside Front Floor pan / suspension mounting corroded

Rear Exhaust deteriorated and leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,827 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs worn

light corrosion to floor pan

Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,962 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,674 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 60,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,238 miles

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

wipers poor... slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,849 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,937 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 36,909 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SD02 YAO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD02 YAO, 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 SD02 YAO registered?

SD02 YAO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is SD02 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD02 YAO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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