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GL02 PWJ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,500 mi
Last recorded50,500 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 PWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,500 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill and front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill and front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,515 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 45,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,909 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2015 41,775 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,070 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 37,066 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2013 36,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 36,872 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,909 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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GL02 PWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL02 PWJ, 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 GL02 PWJ registered?

GL02 PWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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