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YY02 YFL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,808 mi
Last recorded93,808 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 YFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,808 miles

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

under body has slight surface rust.sills coverd with under sealant.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,317 miles

engine management light is on!

interior mirror de-laminated!

metal brake pipes are heavily greased!

rear suspension components rusty!

Fail 23 Jul 2014 82,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on!

interior mirror de-laminated!

metal brake pipes are heavily greased!

rear suspension components rusty!

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n\s\r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,485 miles

minor leaks on exhaust system

os ns front pads worn

slight damage to os ns rear sill lips

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,657 miles

slight leaks from exhaust joints. main brake pipes corrodng and heavily greased. slight play in front strut leg inserts.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,748 miles

offside rear indicator bulb slight fading. brake fluid below max level. both outer sill lips bent. slight leaks from rear exhaust joint. slight play in both front shockabsorber inserts

Fail 27 Jul 2006 32,748 miles

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

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

slight leaks rear exhaust joint. slight play in offside and nearside front shockabsorber inserts.

spare tyre flat. slight movement nearside front headlight . offside rear indicator bulb fading. brake fluid below max level. both outer sill lips bent.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 28,241 miles

nearside outer sill lip bent. slight play in nearside front shockabsorber insert.x3 nails in offside rear tyre.

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 YFL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFL, 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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YY02 YFL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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