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YJ51 RLG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 RLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,824 miles

rear tyres needed soon

Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,774 miles

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

rear tyres needed soon

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,426 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror lens missing

nearside washer jet missing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,426 miles

nearside mirror lens missing

nearside washer jet missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,067 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,051 miles

Front 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)

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

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

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

o/s font disc rusting

Pass 11 May 2010 47,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2010 47,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2009 44,308 miles

N/s/r tyre outer wall has slight deterioration.

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATED TO LIMIT[SMALL CUTS].

Fail 7 May 2009 44,308 miles

N/s/r tyre outer wall has slight deterioration.

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATED TO LIMIT[SMALL CUTS].

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 41,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,467 miles

O/s/r tyre outer wall ddeteriorating.

Pass 4 May 2006 39,247 miles

nearside rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 9 May 2005 38,333 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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YJ51 RLG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 YJ51 RLG, 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 YJ51 RLG registered?

YJ51 RLG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ51 RLG 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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