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YP02 VUO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,548 mi
Last recorded22,548 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 22,430 miles

front tyres has deep cracks in tread area

Fail 24 Sep 2020 22,430 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

front tyres has deep cracks in tread area

Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,556 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 20,556 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,912 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 19,912 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,930 miles

155/70/13 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Apr 2014 17,944 miles

155/70/13 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 22 Apr 2014 17,944 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

155/70/13 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,327 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 16,327 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,715 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated (155/70 13)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,308 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 11,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,130 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 9,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,569 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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YP02 VUO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YP02 VUO, 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 YP02 VUO registered?

YP02 VUO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YP02 VUO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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