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GU02 TXL

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 TXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,949 miles

near side outer sill slightly rusty

oil filter leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

near side outer sill slightly rusty

oil filter leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,859 miles

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,989 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge tread low

rear tyres wearing on inner edge treads low

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge tread low

rear tyres wearing on inner edge treads low

Fail 15 Feb 2012 51,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,506 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,449 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,211 miles

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

both front tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,211 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2007 30,161 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,996 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,996 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GU02 TXL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GU02 TXL, 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 GU02 TXL registered?

GU02 TXL is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is GU02 TXL safe to buy?

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