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FV52 XHZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,153 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,909 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,065 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 31,039 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,197 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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FV52 XHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV52 XHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 XHZ registered?

FV52 XHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is FV52 XHZ safe to buy?

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