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YM02 YMA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,064 mi
Last recorded69,064 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 YMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,064 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corodded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corodded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,865 miles

Rear brakes only just met service brake effort

Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes only just met service brake effort

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,247 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perrished in tread and on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2013 50,208 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,427 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,419 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 30,957 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,559 miles

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

o/s/r fog light repaired by lens tape

Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,212 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 YMA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 YM02 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

YM02 YMA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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