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RJ02 SVN

2002 Suzuki Swift · Petrol · 993cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 75,756 miles on the clock, averaging 3,129 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 RJ02 SVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,129

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 reading75,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,623
Average per year3,129
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 SVN 34k45k55k65k76k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage74,133 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage72,384 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage70,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage68,840 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage66,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage64,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage61,833 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage58,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage55,230 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage53,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage50,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,262 miles
PASS
Mileage40,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage34,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,400 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

RegistrationRJ02 SVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 SVN

What car is RJ02 SVN?

RJ02 SVN is an red Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 SVN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 SVN was 75,756 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 SVN passed its MOT?

RJ02 SVN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2019.

Is RJ02 SVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 SVN 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 RJ02 SVN?

RJ02 SVN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.