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CA52 AVZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,474 mi
Last recorded77,474 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,474 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

bodywork damaged in several places

both outer to inner sills rusty

brake fluid low

corrosion to vehicle in many places

exhaust bracket fowling on gearbox mounting

front cross member heavily corroded

suspension components rusty in many places

Fail 8 Dec 2017 77,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure earth lead on battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

bodywork damaged in several places

both outer to inner sills rusty

brake fluid low

corrosion to vehicle in many places

exhaust bracket fowling on gearbox mounting

front cross member heavily corroded

suspension components rusty in many places

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front cross member is heavily corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both very rusty (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,151 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 70,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,294 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front cross member rusting

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,581 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,896 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,538 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,602 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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CA52 AVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA52 AVZ, 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 CA52 AVZ registered?

CA52 AVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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