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AO03 FPV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,681 mi
Last recorded50,681 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 50,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Body component slightly loose bumper mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,495 miles

Underside of vehicle Has a lot of surface rust

Fail 24 Oct 2019 50,495 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded within prescribed area of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 50,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength EXCESS CORROSION OF INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,805 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,937 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 46,764 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,327 miles

Alternater bracket missing a locking nut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,916 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,876 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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AO03 FPV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 FPV, 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 AO03 FPV registered?

AO03 FPV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AO03 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 FPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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