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YB02 VKP

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,830 miles

Brake Flexi's Ferruls Rusty

Suspensions Rusty

Underbody Rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2018 99,830 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rotted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake Flexi's Ferruls Rusty

Suspensions Rusty

Underbody Rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 94,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,482 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall 155/70/13

Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall 155/70/13

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,261 miles

Rear box baffles loose

Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear box baffles loose

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,613 miles

Anti roll bar not fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,613 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Anti roll bar not fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,393 miles

Center Exhaust bracket loose

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,393 miles

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

Center Exhaust bracket loose

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,155 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,787 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 33,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,119 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 28,390 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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YB02 VKP is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YB02 VKP, 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 YB02 VKP registered?

YB02 VKP is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YB02 VKP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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