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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2002 Suzuki Swift Petrol 993cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 22,597 miles on the clock, averaging 1,263 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 G10A engine is known for 1. head gasket failure (cooling system stress) and 2. cooling fan relay failure. Common Suzuki Swift issues include 1. rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles) and 2. body rust.
MOT & Mileage History for GL02 PVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 22,597 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 95 |
| Average per year | 1,263 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
Reported issues for this Suzuki Swift
These are the most commonly reported problems on Suzuki Swift models (1984–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles)
Rubber bushes on rear trailing arms crack and split from age/UV/road salt. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (bushes £40/set, 2-3hrs labour indie garage).
2. Body rust – sills, wheel arches, jacking points (all body styles)
Thin factory galvanising fails, rust bubbles/perforates from UK winters/salt. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (patch panels/welding, depends on extent).
3. Door lock mechanisms/central locking (all body styles)
Plastic gears in locks wear/strip, barrels seize from dirt. · Typical repair: £80-£200 per door (new barrels/gears cheap, 1hr labour).
1. Head Gasket Failure (Cooling System Stress)
Head gasket fails after prolonged overheating events, typically allowing hot combustion gases to leak into the cooling system.[1]
2. Cooling Fan Relay Failure
Electric radiator fan stops operating, leaving the engine prone to overheating during acceleration or sustained driving.[1]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL02 PVZ |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 993cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GL02 PVZ
What car is GL02 PVZ?
GL02 PVZ is a silver Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GL02 PVZ?
The last recorded mileage for GL02 PVZ was 22,597 miles, recorded on 3 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL02 PVZ passed its MOT?
GL02 PVZ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2023.
Is GL02 PVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL02 PVZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GL02 PVZ?
GL02 PVZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.