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YF52 NPG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,741 mi
Last recorded12,741 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 12,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 12,741 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres perished and splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 187 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 187 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s strut top bearings (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,396 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,778 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,253 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 73,253 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,052 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,044 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,002 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 7,812 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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YF52 NPG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 YF52 NPG, 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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YF52 NPG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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