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CP52 FLE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,868 mi
Last recorded71,868 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 FLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,868 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

FRONT CROSS MEMBER & CHASSIS RAIL EXTENSIONS RUSTY

RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSE CLIP RUSTY, HOSE LEAKING.

SLIGHT NOISE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSIO O/S OUTER SILL

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BEDS & COMPONENTS

Fail 30 Dec 2019 71,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S OF REAR AXLE READING 50, N/S IS 90 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S CENTRE OF OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S FRONT CHASSIS NEAR WISHBONE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

FRONT CROSS MEMBER & CHASSIS RAIL EXTENSIONS RUSTY

RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSE CLIP RUSTY, HOSE LEAKING.

SLIGHT NOISE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSIO O/S OUTER SILL

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BEDS & COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,029 miles

front discs rusty

rear floor and suspension surface rust

very slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,064 miles

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

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

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

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

front chassis rusty

Fail 28 Dec 2017 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front chassis rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,955 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,245 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,719 miles

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)

rear suspension rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,643 miles

Surface corrosion front brake pipes, front bed mounting area, front & rear suspension arms.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,596 miles

Front brake pads seem low

Radiator hose clip rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,768 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 29 Dec 2010 32,464 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate starting to disfigure

N/S rear wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

Surface corrosion o/s front brake discs suggests sticky brake pad

Fail 29 Dec 2009 28,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate starting to disfigure

N/S rear wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Surface corrosion o/s front brake discs suggests sticky brake pad

Fail 2 Jan 2009 25,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 25,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,723 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 18,697 miles

HAVE FITTED SPARE WHEEL TO N /S FRONT

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,697 miles

HAVE FITTED SPARE WHEEL TO N /S FRONT

Pass 4 Jan 2006 15,280 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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CP52 FLE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP52 FLE, 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 CP52 FLE registered?

CP52 FLE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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