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DF02 UKG

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

24,160 mi
Last recorded24,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 24,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND COMPONENTS

Fail 23 Jul 2026 24,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON THE INNER PERT OF THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TYRES 16 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER SIDE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, braking components, suspension components, steering, brake pipes and subframes

Fail 22 Jul 2025 23,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, braking components, suspension components, steering, brake pipes and subframes

Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,522 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody and suspension has general corrosion.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 21,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front interior door handle loose

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general under body corrosion inc all suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2023 21,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front interior door handle loose

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general under body corrosion inc all suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2021 20,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,832 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper missing

brake efficiency just met

Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,817 miles

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

Offside Front cracks in tyre not down to cords

Pass 21 Jul 2016 14,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,678 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 12,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,991 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 10,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 9,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,066 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 8,469 miles

offside wiperblade split.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,635 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 5,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 5,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,067 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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DF02 UKG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DF02 UKG, 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 DF02 UKG registered?

DF02 UKG is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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