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YM51 RGO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 RGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,112 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 60,112 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,087 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 55,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,188 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,188 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,795 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,795 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,912 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,832 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,944 miles

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

o/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 4 Jan 2008 37,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,421 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 28,881 miles

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

V. slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear light cluster condensated

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,881 miles

V. slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s rear light cluster condensated

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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YM51 RGO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YM51 RGO, 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 YM51 RGO registered?

YM51 RGO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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