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NC52 BKF

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,926 mi
Last recorded27,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 BKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 27,847 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 12,474 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,608 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 88,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 66,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,699 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 39,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,926 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 35,519 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 30,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,203 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,857 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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NC52 BKF 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 64.7%.

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 NC52 BKF, 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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NC52 BKF is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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