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YL02 RKU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 RKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump leaking oil due to corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,172 miles

general corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

o/s/f steel brake pipe in wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

general corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

o/s/f steel brake pipe in wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 53,212 miles

all brake pipes at brake load valve corroded

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear steel brake pipes corroded at hubs

fuel pipes at fuel tank corroded

osf steel brake pipe corroded in wheel arch

Fail 10 Jun 2011 53,093 miles

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

all brake pipes at brake load valve corroded

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear steel brake pipes corroded at hubs

fuel pipes at fuel tank corroded

osf steel brake pipe corroded in wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,536 miles

general corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

o/s/f steel brake pipe in wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,372 miles

front brake discs and pads appear well worn

Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake discs and pads appear well worn

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,551 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,830 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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YL02 RKU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL02 RKU, 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 YL02 RKU registered?

YL02 RKU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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