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KC52 OFG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,003 mi
Last recorded23,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 OFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 23,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker box gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 23,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker box gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 19,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all seatbelts lazy to return

general corrosion on under side of car

tail gate struts worn

Fail 16 Jan 2020 19,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all seatbelts lazy to return

general corrosion on under side of car

tail gate struts worn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 14,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 9,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 4,518 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,144 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 88,253 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,929 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 81,919 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,320 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 64,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,286 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,585 miles

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

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

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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KC52 OFG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KC52 OFG, 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 KC52 OFG registered?

KC52 OFG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is KC52 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 OFG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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