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ET52 BHN

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,677 mi
Last recorded34,677 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 BHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,677 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 34,520 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight weep of greece

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 28,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

loose wires in boot sound system

rusty under side

Fail 19 Oct 2017 28,489 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

loose wires in boot sound system

rusty under side

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inners various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inners various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight perishing

various light corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Oct 2016 20,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre starting to distort (4.1.E.1)

2 of 3 rear exhaust mount rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight deterioration (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inners various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight deterioration (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inners various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight perishing

various light corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

slight deterioration both front tyre valves

various light corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Oct 2015 10,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

slight deterioration both front tyre valves

various light corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,107 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/side outer sill slightly corroded

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 9,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/side outer sill slightly corroded

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2014 2,393 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

pipes behind air box slight chaffing.

slight bind noticed offside front brake when spun by hand.

various corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Feb 2013 92,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight chaffing various hoses rear of engine below air box.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight chaffing various hoses rear of engine below air box.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre ex deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,392 miles

all rubber exhaust mounts cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2011 72,355 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all rubber exhaust mounts cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,990 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,980 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,049 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,314 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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ET52 BHN is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET52 BHN, 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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ET52 BHN is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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