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MW52 LSY

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,540 mi
Last recorded60,540 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 LSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,540 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 60,536 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,157 miles

Coolant leak & engine temp high ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 55,157 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Main earth wire to engine (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak & engine temp high ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,150 miles

coil spring corroded bothy rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,823 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 22,914 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,686 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 8,862 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,412 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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MW52 LSY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MW52 LSY, 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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MW52 LSY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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