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HG02 WVZ

2002 Suzuki Swift · Petrol · 993cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine993cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 31,920 miles on the clock, averaging 422 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 HG02 WVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
31,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
422

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading31,920 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,599
Average per year422
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG02 WVZ 27k28k29k31k32k '05'17'11

Check HG02 WVZ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,920 miles
Since last MOT+11,599 miles
PASS
Mileage20,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage13,003 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
PASS
Mileage12,455 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
PASS
Mileage12,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage99,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage90,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,808 miles
PASS
Mileage79,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,573 miles
Since last MOT+15,711 miles
PASS
Mileage47,862 miles
Since last MOT+21,064 miles
PASS
Mileage26,798 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,754 miles

🔧 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

RegistrationHG02 WVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About HG02 WVZ

What car is HG02 WVZ?

HG02 WVZ is an red Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HG02 WVZ?

The last recorded mileage for HG02 WVZ was 31,920 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG02 WVZ passed its MOT?

HG02 WVZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.

Is HG02 WVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG02 WVZ 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 HG02 WVZ?

HG02 WVZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.