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YE02 VYA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,363 mi
Last recorded61,363 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 VYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,363 miles

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 61,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 6 Dec 2015 52,106 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

O/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody heavily undersealed making it hard to inspect fully

Fail 6 Dec 2015 52,106 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody heavily undersealed making it hard to inspect fully

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,859 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear brake slightly binding

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 24,149 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 24,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,764 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 21,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,061 miles

brake pedal has long travel but does not creep down when held under pressure,and brakes meet the required standard

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 15,946 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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YE02 VYA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 YE02 VYA, 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 YE02 VYA registered?

YE02 VYA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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