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GX52 PVZ

2002 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,573 mi
Last recorded66,573 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Swift45,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 PVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,573 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 66,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,423 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust has a minor leak centre silencer to rear silence joint

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear position lamp has slight interference with indicator

Offside sill corroding

Rear brake pipes corroding

Washer jets require adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,878 miles

Front tyres are worn low (3mm).

N/S/F brake is binding.

Rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres are worn low (3mm).

N/S/F brake is binding.

Rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,089 miles

Both front to rear and all rear brake pipes have white corrosion on them

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front chassis rail starting to corrode

Offside front floor has corrosion appearing to it but not considered excessive

Offside rear floor to sill has corrosion and small split appearing but not considered excessive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,803 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 51,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,661 miles

n/s front tyre getting low wearing on edges

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to o/s front floor

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,090 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,090 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,816 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades are slightly split and smear a bit.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both windscreen wiper blades are slightly split and smear a bit.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,268 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

front registration plate cracked borderline pass

Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,268 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

front registration plate cracked borderline pass

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,221 miles

front number plate cracked bu readable

Fail 30 Aug 2007 30,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate cracked bu readable

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,736 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 28,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2006 28,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate cracked

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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GX52 PVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GX52 PVZ, 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 GX52 PVZ registered?

GX52 PVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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