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GV02 UMF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,088 mi
Last recorded59,088 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 UMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 59,088 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror insure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

under body corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold bolt missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 50,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near front suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold bolt missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,612 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,953 miles

front exhaust pipe getting weak.

n/s door mirror outer casing dammaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,784 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slight cut

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2008 27,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 23,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,338 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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GV02 UMF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV02 UMF, 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 GV02 UMF registered?

GV02 UMF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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