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GV52 YPC

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,004 mi
Last recorded3,004 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 3,004 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil sump corroded

general suspension corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2022 3,004 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine oil sump corroded

general suspension corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to under side and suspension parts

sump corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2021 94,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to under side and suspension parts

sump corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,462 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 87,448 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 74,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,239 miles

Front coil springs corroded at tops

Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front coil springs corroded at tops

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,749 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,319 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 32,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,336 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 21 May 2012 29,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,697 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,875 miles

Minor leak and close to excessive deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,652 miles

Nearside 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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GV52 YPC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV52 YPC, 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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GV52 YPC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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