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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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 17,047 miles on the clock at the last MOT. 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 MD02 CDZ
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 17,047 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| 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 | MD02 CDZ |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 993cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MD02 CDZ
What car is MD02 CDZ?
MD02 CDZ is an silver Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MD02 CDZ?
The last recorded mileage for MD02 CDZ was 17,047 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD02 CDZ passed its MOT?
MD02 CDZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2017.
Is MD02 CDZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD02 CDZ 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 MD02 CDZ?
MD02 CDZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.