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YN52 LJV

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,403 mi
Last recorded69,403 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 LJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

heat shield loose on manifold

Fail 14 May 2026 69,403 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heat shield loose on manifold

Fail 14 Apr 2026 69,212 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust snapped by back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor next to chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole near inner sill/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear BOTH TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED, NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 58,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 57,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 57,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 49,047 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 43,051 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 43,007 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 37,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,849 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking

Offside Front side wall cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,134 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,499 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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YN52 LJV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN52 LJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN52 LJV registered?

YN52 LJV is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 September 2002.

Is YN52 LJV safe to buy?

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