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PJ52 VVA

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,814 mi
Last recorded1,814 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 VVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 1,814 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

local corrosion underside

Fail 7 Jun 2017 1,814 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

local corrosion underside

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,126 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 97,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,800 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 6 Jun 2015 91,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 30 May 2014 85,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,390 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,137 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 65,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,560 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 54,560 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,519 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,345 miles
Pass 24 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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PJ52 VVA is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ52 VVA, 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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PJ52 VVA is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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