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RL02 WJC

2002 Suzuki Swift · Petrol · 993cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine993cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 78,163 miles on the clock, averaging 3,836 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 RL02 WJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,836

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 reading78,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,831
Average per year3,836
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 WJC 31k43k55k66k78k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,163 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage76,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage74,738 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage71,685 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage64,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage61,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage58,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage55,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,546 miles
PASS
Mileage51,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage46,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage42,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage31,350 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

RegistrationRL02 WJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 WJC

What car is RL02 WJC?

RL02 WJC is an blue Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 WJC?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 WJC was 78,163 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 WJC passed its MOT?

RL02 WJC has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 26 Sep 2017.

Is RL02 WJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 WJC 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 RL02 WJC?

RL02 WJC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.