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SB52 DCO

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,329 mi
Last recorded88,329 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 DCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,329 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,550 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 82,549 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,025 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,956 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,164 miles

Baffels in back box colapsed.

Both front brake discs getting thin.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 66,164 miles

Baffels in back box colapsed.

Both front brake discs getting thin.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 55,622 miles

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

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

O/s/r light lens cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,663 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 33,913 miles

advise swapped spare tyre onto offside rear, as that tyre was perished to the canvas and dangerous.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 23,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 23,570 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)

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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SB52 DCO is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SB52 DCO, 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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SB52 DCO is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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