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GL02 ZSF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,557 mi
Last recorded12,557 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 ZSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 12,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 12,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,411 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR...

Fail 15 Aug 2016 9,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,484 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,302 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,878 miles

N/S wiper blade torn at ends

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S wiper blade torn at ends

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,626 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,944 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 60,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 51,078 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 33,291 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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 ZSF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL02 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

GL02 ZSF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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