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DV52 OBL

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper rubber split

oil leak-exhaust system rubbing against engine sump

Fail 3 Mar 2016 78,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside wiper rubber split

oil leak-exhaust system rubbing against engine sump

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 70,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 7 Mar 2014 55,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s and n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,785 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,411 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,594 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,765 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,452 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,919 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 11,919 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DV52 OBL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV52 OBL, 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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DV52 OBL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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