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GL52 YWU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,784 mi
Last recorded103,784 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,784 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (corrdoed)/ pipes on the tank (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 70 13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH LOW 2MM 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH RECOMEND REPLACEMENT (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 99,601 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER AND REAR BOX BLOWN (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure FALLEN OFF AND SWINGING AROUND (1.1.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH LOW 2MM 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3.5 L SCREEN WASH (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH RECOMEND REPLACEMENT (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both advise change (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,124 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both advise change (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,063 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 84,063 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,337 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,603 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 66,603 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,161 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,809 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 47,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear light cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,496 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 YWU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

GL52 YWU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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