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At a glance
This 2002 Suzuki Swift Petrol 993cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 81,167 miles on the clock, averaging 5,401 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 G10A engine is known for 1. head gasket failure (cooling system stress) and 2. cooling fan relay failure. Common Suzuki Swift issues include 1. rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles) and 2. body rust.
MOT & Mileage History for YH52 VYE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,167 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,112 |
| Average per year | 5,401 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
Reported issues for this Suzuki Swift
These are the most commonly reported problems on Suzuki Swift models (1984–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles)
Rubber bushes on rear trailing arms crack and split from age/UV/road salt. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (bushes £40/set, 2-3hrs labour indie garage).
2. Body rust – sills, wheel arches, jacking points (all body styles)
Thin factory galvanising fails, rust bubbles/perforates from UK winters/salt. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (patch panels/welding, depends on extent).
3. Door lock mechanisms/central locking (all body styles)
Plastic gears in locks wear/strip, barrels seize from dirt. · Typical repair: £80-£200 per door (new barrels/gears cheap, 1hr labour).
1. Head Gasket Failure (Cooling System Stress)
Head gasket fails after prolonged overheating events, typically allowing hot combustion gases to leak into the cooling system.[1]
2. Cooling Fan Relay Failure
Electric radiator fan stops operating, leaving the engine prone to overheating during acceleration or sustained driving.[1]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YH52 VYE |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 993cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YH — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YH52 VYE
What car is YH52 VYE?
YH52 VYE is a blue Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YH52 VYE?
The last recorded mileage for YH52 VYE was 81,167 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YH52 VYE passed its MOT?
YH52 VYE has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 27 Oct 2015.
Is YH52 VYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH52 VYE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YH52 VYE?
YH52 VYE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.