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BL52 VTM

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,302 mi
Last recorded47,302 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 47,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,742 miles

front tyres in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2010 41,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,078 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2008 32,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,588 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,815 miles

2 front mirror glasses cracked.

cut to n/s/f tyre but does not reach chords.

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edge.

scratch to windscreen.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 20,815 miles

2 front mirror glasses cracked.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut to n/s/f tyre but does not reach chords.

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edge.

scratch to windscreen.

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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BL52 VTM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL52 VTM, 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 BL52 VTM registered?

BL52 VTM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is BL52 VTM safe to buy?

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