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BT52 UZK

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,089 mi
Last recorded56,089 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,089 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,070 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,189 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,294 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 49,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front chassis / floor showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,364 miles

offside front chassis / floor showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,421 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both front tyres started to perrish on side walls

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,095 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

very slight blow in exhaust middle pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre started to perrish in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,679 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 32,679 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,466 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 29,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 29,395 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,383 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2005 29,383 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

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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BT52 UZK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT52 UZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 UZK registered?

BT52 UZK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 UZK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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