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HD52 MTK

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,737 mi
Last recorded61,737 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 MTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2015 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor ( 30cm suspension component ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor ( 30cm suspension component ) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

front wiper blades split

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,877 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres wearing thin 2.mm

Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,877 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,575 miles

very rusty underneath

Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

very rusty underneath

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,453 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,666 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,680 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,446 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 8,773 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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HD52 MTK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HD52 MTK, 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 HD52 MTK registered?

HD52 MTK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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