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YP52 VCO

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,199 mi
Last recorded98,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 VCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,199 miles

Rear various suspension components show corrosion

general underside corrosion

various front/rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis /subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear various suspension components show corrosion

general underside corrosion

various front/rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,245 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

General underside surface corrosion

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 91,001 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded at lower arm mounting point

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

front floor pans corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,494 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,680 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four coil springs are corroded

front and rear suspension arm mounting areas slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and n/s inner face partly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four coil springs are corroded

front and rear suspension arm mounting areas slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and n/s inner face partly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heatshield on rear exhaust insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2013 72,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,923 miles

front brakes 23% out of balance

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,679 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,646 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,550 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,880 miles

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2005 17,640 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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YP52 VCO 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 77.8%.

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 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 YP52 VCO, 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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YP52 VCO is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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