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VK52 JCU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,287 mi
Last recorded57,287 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 JCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 41,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,943 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,992 miles

stone chip in windscreen on offside of screen inside 40mm circle outside of a zone.nearside front wheel rim damage.

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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VK52 JCU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VK52 JCU, 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 VK52 JCU registered?

VK52 JCU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is VK52 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK52 JCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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