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YF51 XNH

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 51,960 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and the n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all fuel pipes corroding

both subframes are corroded

both the sills are corroding

vehicles floor is corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2019 49,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 49,887 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,892 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,892 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floor (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,579 miles

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2017 45,555 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor areas (5.2.6)

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,828 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,752 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 35,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,350 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,350 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,372 miles

front section of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,898 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,191 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 22,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 19,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,285 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,035 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 13,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 13,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 11,262 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 XNH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XNH, 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 YF51 XNH registered?

YF51 XNH is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is YF51 XNH safe to buy?

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