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YJ02 MDA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,755 mi
Last recorded64,755 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 MDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,755 miles

e.m.l. light on

front passanger side inner door panal missing

gearstick stiff

Fail 6 Oct 2014 64,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

e.m.l. light on

front passanger side inner door panal missing

gearstick stiff

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,738 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,737 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,353 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 51,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,384 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,049 miles

All Tyres Low 2mm

Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,049 miles

All Tyres Low 2mm

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,085 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 32,085 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,580 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jul 2006 21,433 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 16,357 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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YJ02 MDA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ02 MDA, 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 YJ02 MDA registered?

YJ02 MDA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is YJ02 MDA safe to buy?

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