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YB02 VLT

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,897 mi
Last recorded24,897 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 24,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,143 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 19,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,673 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 14,673 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,161 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 10,161 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 5,159 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 5,159 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 1,430 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 96,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 94,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 90,111 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 72,596 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 VLT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

YB02 VLT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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