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MD02 OZT

2002 Suzuki Swift · Petrol · 993cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 20,300 miles on the clock, averaging 1,411 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 MD02 OZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
20,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
1,411

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading20,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,071
Average per year1,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD02 OZT 4k8k12k16k20k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage20,300 miles
Since last MOT+12,071 miles
PASS
Mileage8,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage96,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,687 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage85,716 miles
Since last MOT+11,290 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage63,881 miles
Since last MOT+12,442 miles
PASS
Mileage51,439 miles
Since last MOT+12,643 miles
PASS
Mileage38,796 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage26,621 miles
Since last MOT+13,268 miles
PASS
Mileage13,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage6,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage4,551 miles
Since last MOT+954 miles
PASS
Mileage3,597 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

RegistrationMD02 OZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MD02 OZT

What car is MD02 OZT?

MD02 OZT is an red Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MD02 OZT?

The last recorded mileage for MD02 OZT was 20,300 miles, recorded on 15 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD02 OZT passed its MOT?

MD02 OZT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2018.

Is MD02 OZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD02 OZT 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 OZT?

MD02 OZT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.