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CA52 ELJ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,091 mi
Last recorded60,091 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 ELJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 60,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, near rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear upper spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear shocks have slight play in the sliding gland/bush

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has been welded

Offside Wiper blade split

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 50,975 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,108 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,361 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 18,358 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,336 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 12,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 7,665 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 ELJ 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

CA52 ELJ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 January 2003.

Is CA52 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 ELJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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