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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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 87,385 miles on the clock, averaging 5,798 miles per year, 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 GL52 NZE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,942 |
| Average per year | 5,798 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | GL52 NZE |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 993cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GL52 NZE
What car is GL52 NZE?
GL52 NZE is a silver Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GL52 NZE?
The last recorded mileage for GL52 NZE was 87,385 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL52 NZE passed its MOT?
GL52 NZE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2017.
Is GL52 NZE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 NZE 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 GL52 NZE?
GL52 NZE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.