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YY02 VEB

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,988 mi
Last recorded76,988 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 VEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 76,988 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,274 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel filler neck support bracket broken

slight knock when braking in reverse

Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

fuel filler neck support bracket broken

slight knock when braking in reverse

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,073 miles

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

metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,073 miles

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

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

metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,562 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 42,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,790 miles

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

loose baffles rear exhaust box

Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,790 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

loose baffles rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,682 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 15,090 miles

very dry undeneath

Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,040 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nsf tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,031 miles

All four tyres cracking outer walls

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,804 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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YY02 VEB is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 YY02 VEB, 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 YY02 VEB registered?

YY02 VEB is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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