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KP52 ZHB

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,485 mi
Last recorded2,485 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 ZHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 2,485 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 2,472 miles

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

Emissions not tested DEW TO EXCESSIVE LEAKING (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOOT SPILT (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE RUBBER HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour AND O/S REAR WRONG COLOUR (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 95,138 miles

corrosion of under body variouser parts and panels

Fail 13 May 2016 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

NS and OS rear indicators slightly white in colour

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

NS and OS rear indicators slightly white in colour

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,151 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,061 miles

front springs corroded

nearside front tyre 2.30mm

nearside under wheel arch metal brake pipe has some light corrosion

offside front tyre 3.15mm

rear shock absorbers corroded

some surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 79,061 miles

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

front springs corroded

nearside front tyre 2.30mm

nearside under wheel arch metal brake pipe has some light corrosion

offside front tyre 3.15mm

rear shock absorbers corroded

some surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,795 miles

exhaust join middle and rear corroded

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,101 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded

struts and front springs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 40,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,961 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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KP52 ZHB is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP52 ZHB, 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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KP52 ZHB is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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