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GN52 VVE

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brake pipes to rear corroded by nearside rear coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Rear underbody corroded

coil spring corroded All four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,551 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brake pipes to rear corroded by nearside rear coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Rear underbody corroded

coil spring corroded All four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,235 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,713 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,511 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,181 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,181 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,465 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside front windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 13,031 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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GN52 VVE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN52 VVE, 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 GN52 VVE registered?

GN52 VVE is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is GN52 VVE safe to buy?

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