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AP52 BUA

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,051 mi
Last recorded99,051 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,051 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,335 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,529 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,616 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 58,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,217 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 48,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,194 miles

nsf driveshaft gaiter has pinhole leaking grease,rear tyres low tread on edges and started to perish,

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,000 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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AP52 BUA is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP52 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP52 BUA registered?

AP52 BUA is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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