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YF51 JSU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,607 mi
Last recorded53,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 JSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 53,605 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel holed and weak by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and weak by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,814 miles

Nearside Door mirror not fitted but has interior mirror

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 52,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror not fitted but has interior mirror

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 51,542 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror casing - sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel and inner sill area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Low effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,532 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath of Front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,687 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 49,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,630 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 48,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 47,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,327 miles

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

osr tyre sidewall cracked and split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,485 miles

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

ns door mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,034 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,487 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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YF51 JSU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YF51 JSU, 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 YF51 JSU registered?

YF51 JSU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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