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YB02 VLR

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 99,436 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 99,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,517 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,026 miles

Advise front wiper blades split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,202 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2009 51,202 miles

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,485 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,081 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 VLR is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLR, 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 YB02 VLR registered?

YB02 VLR is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is YB02 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB02 VLR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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