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YE51 GVA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,318 mi
Last recorded87,318 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 GVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,318 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 87,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,802 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,328 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,800 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 72,773 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear silencer repaired.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,435 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,694 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,694 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,297 miles

front tyres required soon

Pass 19 Dec 2005 32,504 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 32,504 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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YE51 GVA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE51 GVA, 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 YE51 GVA registered?

YE51 GVA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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