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YF02 FVH

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,182 mi
Last recorded6,182 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 FVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 6,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 6,182 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,482 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,310 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 83,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,713 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,712 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,060 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 62,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,553 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,547 miles

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

gearbox noisy

slight scratching to screen

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,527 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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YF02 FVH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF02 FVH, 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 YF02 FVH registered?

YF02 FVH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is YF02 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 FVH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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