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AP52 GMV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 71,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 65,975 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r upper spring mounts corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,412 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,857 miles

Front tyres are perished

Fuel pipe chafing front pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,857 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are perished

Fuel pipe chafing front pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,816 miles

osf flexi crimp corroded, rear suspension arms and stabilizers corroded,

tyres started to perish in between tread,

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,568 miles

brake pipes have minor corrosion,under floor has corrosion,

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,979 miles

nsr brake pipes have mild corrosion,nsf driveshaft gaiter minor grease leakage from small hole,

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,146 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 38,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,620 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 33,620 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,778 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,967 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 GMV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GMV, 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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AP52 GMV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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