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YL02 XLY

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 XLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s + o/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake pipes greased

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 88,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,883 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 79,587 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,720 miles

1 reg lamp dim

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight blow on front exhaust system

Pass 12 Dec 2015 63,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight blow on front and rear exhaust system

Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,311 miles

near side head light blured

slight blow on exhaust system

slight wear and splitting on front wiper blades

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,811 miles

both front lower strut bottoms weak

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 4 Aug 2012 49,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,331 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 44,917 miles

1 number plate light dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight blow on exhaust system

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Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,917 miles

1 number plate light dim

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

slight blow on exhaust system

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Fail 31 Jul 2010 41,481 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,481 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 6 Aug 2009 39,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 35,605 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,551 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 24,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 XLY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

YL02 XLY is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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