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GV02 UOB

2002 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

10,487 mi
Last recorded10,487 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 UOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 10,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 2,122 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 94,138 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,138 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,600 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 83,600 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,399 miles

possible slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

possible slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,547 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,048 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,048 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,701 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,435 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 UOB is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV02 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

GV02 UOB is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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The MOT history for GV02 UOB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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