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GL02 VHF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 90,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (7.1.2)

handbrake travel eml on

Pass 13 May 2015 74,510 miles

component corrosion

presenter adviced

Fail 13 May 2015 74,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

component corrosion

presenter adviced

Fail 13 May 2014 60,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

presenter adviced

Pass 13 May 2014 60,789 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 17 May 2013 49,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front And rear vehicle components slightly corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,250 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 37,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,608 miles

Offside wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,608 miles

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

Offside wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,231 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,725 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 25,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,305 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 VHF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

GL02 VHF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is GL02 VHF safe to buy?

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