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YJ52 KWC

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,245 mi
Last recorded64,245 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 KWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure overflow (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bairing noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,274 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,274 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,521 miles

both rear no plate bulbs not very bright

front discs worn

sight noise coming from osr wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 44,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 20,467 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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YJ52 KWC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ52 KWC, 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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YJ52 KWC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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