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NC52 HCG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 HCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,804 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,700 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 77,700 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 72,556 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,098 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks to rear tyres walls

Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,087 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,685 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body has slight damage all over

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,385 miles

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

cracks to nearside rear tyre walls and tread

damage to offside door

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Oct 2008 45,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,827 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 HCG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NC52 HCG, 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 NC52 HCG registered?

NC52 HCG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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