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SB52 YWC

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,122 mi
Last recorded73,122 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 YWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 73,122 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,122 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,945 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 70,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,031 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,362 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 63,362 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,650 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 51,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 42,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,732 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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SB52 YWC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB52 YWC registered?

SB52 YWC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SB52 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 YWC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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