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BT52 VSX

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,548 mi
Last recorded50,548 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 50,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 43,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted.

Slight Oil Leak.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 43,926 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted.

Slight Exhaust Blow.

Slight Oil Leak.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 35,859 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,327 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner c.v boot slight leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner c v boot slight leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,721 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 12,099 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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BT52 VSX is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSX, 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 BT52 VSX registered?

BT52 VSX is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is BT52 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 VSX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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