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WM02 TLY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 TLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,807 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,462 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,489 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,486 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension struts are slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat belt slow to return.

wiper/light switch loose.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,892 miles

headlamp/wiper switch loose.

rear seat belts slow to return.

slight front brake judder, offside.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,145 miles

wiper and lighting switch loose.

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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WM02 TLY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WM02 TLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM02 TLY registered?

WM02 TLY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 August 2002.

Is WM02 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 TLY shows 12 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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