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YJ51 RMA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,369 mi
Last recorded3,369 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 RMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,369 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 2,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,861 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,970 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,312 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,312 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,652 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 26,652 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,014 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 RMA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ51 RMA, 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 RMA registered?

YJ51 RMA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is YJ51 RMA safe to buy?

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