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GF02 FWC

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

lowering springs fitted

passanger door has accident damage

Pass 9 May 2014 85,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lowering springs fitted

Fail 8 May 2014 85,669 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lowering springs fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 78,128 miles

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

bonnett prop unfixed

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

front wipers juddering

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

nsr tyre outer wall slightly damaged

osr brake juddering

osr light lense cracked

osr side light slightly dim

Fail 14 May 2013 78,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnett prop unfixed

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

front wipers juddering

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

nsr tyre outer wall slightly damaged

osr brake juddering

osr light lense cracked

osr side light slightly dim

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s window out of track

Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s window out of track

Fail 11 Apr 2011 68,746 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyre sidewalls are damaged

rear brakes are imbalanced

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,746 miles

rear brakes are imbalanced

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyre sidewalls are damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,156 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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GF02 FWC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF02 FWC, 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 GF02 FWC registered?

GF02 FWC is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 May 2002.

Is GF02 FWC safe to buy?

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