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YW02 EXA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,014 mi
Last recorded99,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 EXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise EML light on

advise all floor pan showing signs of corrosion

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,014 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise EML light on

advise all floor pan showing signs of corrosion

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,623 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise eml light on

advise various areas underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,636 miles

Engine light on

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

Off side outer sill signs of corrosion

Off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 7 Jan 2014 37,636 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Engine light on

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

Off side outer sill signs of corrosion

Off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,326 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 82,326 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

excessive coolant leak,suspect radiator

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,428 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,324 miles

Boot lock needs attention

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Boot lock needs attention

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,332 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,513 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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YW02 EXA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YW02 EXA, 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 YW02 EXA registered?

YW02 EXA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is YW02 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 EXA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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