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GV52 ZWF

2002 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 ZWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 82,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,228 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,222 miles

Front chassis corroding but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis corroding but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Oct 2017 70,176 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle release lever came off when operated (6.2.B.1b)

Front chassis corroding but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis corroding but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,858 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,853 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,728 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 55,728 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,963 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 25,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,440 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 21,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,081 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 14,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 2,776 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 ZWF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV52 ZWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 ZWF registered?

GV52 ZWF is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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