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VN52 VHG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,904 mi
Last recorded82,904 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 VHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,904 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch area (8.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet catch area heavily corroded

under body heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,343 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,342 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 front pipe blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 55,831 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,958 miles

O/S repeater lens missing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,364 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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VN52 VHG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN52 VHG, 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 VN52 VHG registered?

VN52 VHG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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