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HW52 CJU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 CJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 49,666 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 48,133 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 48,123 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,660 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 47,613 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing outer edge, cracking

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing inner edge, cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,911 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,152 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jan 2014 32,030 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,030 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,164 miles

advise steering rack gaiters oily.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,920 miles

advise nearside rear service brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 24,920 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

advise front brake pads worn.

advise nearside rear service brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,095 miles

advise nearside rear service brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise offside headlamp top mounting damaged.

advise some brake imbalance to nearside front.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,771 miles

advise steering rack gaiters oily.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,771 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise steering rack gaiters oily.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,160 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 13,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,076 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 8,667 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 8,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HW52 CJU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HW52 CJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW52 CJU registered?

HW52 CJU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is HW52 CJU safe to buy?

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