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GL52 UBY

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,139 mi
Last recorded99,139 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 UBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,574 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 72,574 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,348 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,826 miles

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

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

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)

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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GL52 UBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL52 UBY, 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 GL52 UBY registered?

GL52 UBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is GL52 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 UBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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