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YJ52 TVL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,126 mi
Last recorded42,126 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 TVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner tread edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Inner tread edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,979 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 35,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 33,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,966 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,966 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,180 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2012 23,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre age cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,618 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 13,618 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,252 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 TVL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TVL, 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 YJ52 TVL registered?

YJ52 TVL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 TVL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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