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YT52 DCU

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 DCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,983 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 66,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,221 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 62,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,327 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 58,327 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 58,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside inner and outer front and rear sills

slight corrosion front and rear sub frame

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear brake pipes greased

corrosion to underside and inner/outer rear sills

Fail 18 Mar 2021 53,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underside and inner/outer rear sills

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front outer cv boot clips broken, but both boots still secure

both rear tyres cracking

front exhaust pipe outer skin corroded/ cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,437 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,802 miles

brake pipes greased

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,595 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,684 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 11,951 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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YT52 DCU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YT52 DCU, 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 YT52 DCU registered?

YT52 DCU is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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