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YB51 UZS

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,252 mi
Last recorded70,252 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 UZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,252 miles

Front windscreen has damage but out of sweep of wipers

engine has oil leak but ok at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front windscreen has damage but out of sweep of wipers

engine has oil leak but ok at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,891 miles

both front outer brake pipes pitting but ok at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,371 miles

Nearside both front brake discs worn but ok on brake roller test

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage but is still sucure

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit but ok at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill mark in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside both front brake discs worn but ok on brake roller test

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage but is still sucure

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit but ok at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,299 miles

both front front ball joint rubbers are damaged but still stop the ingress of dirt

front braes have slight inbalance but ok for test

imistion light on but ok for test

Fail 12 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front front ball joint rubbers are damaged but still stop the ingress of dirt

front braes have slight inbalance but ok for test

imistion light on but ok for test

Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,009 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,009 miles

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres sides walls cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,487 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,560 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,022 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 20,000 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,495 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 13,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,746 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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YB51 UZS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YB51 UZS, 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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YB51 UZS is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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