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GV52 UYA

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 UYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,940 miles

Bonnet stand missing.

Coolant leak from metal pipe.

EML light on.

Engine covered in oil.

O/S/R brake pipe leaking.

Sump heavily corroded and leaking.

Throttle cable outer casing split.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 86,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet stand missing.

Coolant leak from metal pipe.

EML light on.

Engine covered in oil.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R brake pipe leaking.

Sump heavily corroded and leaking.

Throttle cable outer casing split.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,343 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,669 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,125 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,119 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,283 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,281 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,196 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 13,864 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2005 98,534 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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GV52 UYA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV52 UYA, 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 GV52 UYA registered?

GV52 UYA is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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