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KS52 NVZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,467 mi
Last recorded18,467 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,062 miles

Both rear shock absorbers has corroded to the casing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside, front and rear inner sills / jacking point are corroded

Nearside and offside, front and rear vehicle structure areas has corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside, front and rear lower suspension arms, inner front and rear suspension mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes covered with grease

n/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,372 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,512 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,512 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,561 miles

all tyres worn to 3.5mm

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,561 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all tyres worn to 3.5mm

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,387 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm, n/s/r tyre 3mm

roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,662 miles

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

engine managment light is on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,741 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,698 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 24,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mil lamp on

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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KS52 NVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS52 NVZ, 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 KS52 NVZ registered?

KS52 NVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is KS52 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 NVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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