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VK52 YCX

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

33,731 mi
Last recorded33,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 YCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 33,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

nearside mirror bound with tape

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,731 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both underside sill and fllor areas

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror bound with tape

Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both underside sill and fllor areas

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror bound with tape

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,126 miles

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

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

Oil leak

ofside rear underside sill area damaged

surface corrosion nearside sill area

Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

ofside rear underside sill area damaged

surface corrosion nearside sill area

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,696 miles

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

offside mirror cover damaged

offside underside sill damage

Fail 31 Jul 2014 39,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside mirror cover damaged

offside underside sill damage

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 22,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 7,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,839 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 84,664 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 84,664 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

frt disks are worn

Pass 20 May 2010 72,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 72,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 51,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 51,363 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 32,529 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 32,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 41 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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VK52 YCX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VK52 YCX, 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 VK52 YCX registered?

VK52 YCX is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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