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YM02 VGF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,731 mi
Last recorded85,731 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 VGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 80,211 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 80,209 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 75,937 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,886 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,925 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,573 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,567 miles

bonnet corroding around hinges

front crossmember corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 40,472 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 40,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 28,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower cross member slightly corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe coroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 3,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe coroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,536 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 50,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 40,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,072 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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YM02 VGF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM02 VGF, 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 YM02 VGF registered?

YM02 VGF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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