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YB51 YFT

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,983 mi
Last recorded99,983 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 YFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various corrosion points on the underside of the car

Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various corrosion points on the underside of the car

Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,909 miles

o/s/r low service brake

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,969 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 77,967 miles

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,338 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,151 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 YFT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 YB51 YFT, 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 YB51 YFT registered?

YB51 YFT is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is YB51 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB51 YFT 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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