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GL52 DCF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,363 mi
Last recorded91,363 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 DCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,363 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 91,361 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 80,072 miles

Both front side mirror damage but not seriously affecting the rear view

Corrosion under vehicle

EML on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre connection (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,388 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,296 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,491 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front brake hose insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,564 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 9 Dec 2010 60,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,035 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,637 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,793 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 28,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,011 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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GL52 DCF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL52 DCF, 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 GL52 DCF registered?

GL52 DCF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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