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GL52 UCD

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,133 mi
Last recorded8,133 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 UCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 8,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

both front brake pads low

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 8,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

both front brake pads low

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 3,447 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 3,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,249 miles

Early corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,146 miles

both rear seat belts slow in returning

Fail 9 Jan 2012 78,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,839 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front seat belts slow in returning

o/s beam patern poor just meets requirements.borderline pass

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,310 miles

both front seat belts slow in returning

o/s beam patern poor just meets requirements.borderline pass

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,974 miles

both rear tyres on limit need replacing now

front washers just meet requirements

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,505 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)

both rear seat belts slow in returning

parking brake travel little long

Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,454 miles

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

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

all 4 seat belts slow in returning

Fail 21 Jan 2008 43,454 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all 4 seat belts slow in returning

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,661 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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GL52 UCD 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 68.8%.

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 GL52 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

GL52 UCD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is GL52 UCD safe to buy?

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