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VK02 YSD

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 YSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,596 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all main suspension components , shock absorbers and wishbones and adjoining parts have developed rust / may need attn . ok time of test

long free travel on h/brake but efficiency ok passable

nsr child seat was not disturbed

osf near osf wish bone anchorage area within 30mm of the anchorage has started to rust / may need attn sooner than later

Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,428 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all main suspension components , shock absorbers and wishbones and adjoining parts have developed rust / may need attn . ok time of test

long free travel on h/brake but efficiency ok passable

nsr child seat was not disturbed

osf near osf wish bone anchorage area within 30mm of the anchorage has started to rust / may need attn sooner than later

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,434 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,434 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 17,023 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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VK02 YSD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK02 YSD, 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 VK02 YSD registered?

VK02 YSD is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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