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At a glance
This 2002 Suzuki Swift Petrol 993cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 61,236 miles on the clock, averaging 955 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 GX52 PVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 61,236 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,453 |
| Average per year | 955 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | GX52 PVU |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 993cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GX — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GX52 PVU
What car is GX52 PVU?
GX52 PVU is a red Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GX52 PVU?
The last recorded mileage for GX52 PVU was 61,236 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GX52 PVU passed its MOT?
GX52 PVU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 Oct 2019.
Is GX52 PVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX52 PVU 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 GX52 PVU?
GX52 PVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.