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VN02 YPM

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,530 mi
Last recorded55,530 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 YPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 55,530 miles

Accident damage to the OSR wheel arch area

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,968 miles

Accident damage to the OSR wheel arch area

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,906 miles

Accident damage to the OSR wheel arch area

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 45,573 miles

Both front floor and the OS centre floor to outer sill area weak with corrosion

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 45,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS and OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front floor and the OS centre floor to outer sill area weak with corrosion

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,127 miles

Accident damage to the OSR wheel arch

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre lower sill to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor areas,OSR outer sill area weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 39,127 miles

Accident damage to the OSR wheel arch

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre lower sill to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor areas,OSR outer sill area weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,412 miles

Accident damage to the OSR wheelarch

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 36,412 miles

Accident damage to the OSR wheelarch

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,161 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,334 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,025 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,705 miles

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

small cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 7,090 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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VN02 YPM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VN02 YPM, 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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VN02 YPM is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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