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AO03 HHZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,450 mi
Last recorded70,450 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,450 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Offside rear floor becoming corroded.

3. Front radiator chassis rail becoming corroded.

4. Both outer sills becoming corroded.

5. Offside rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 62,300 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 62,990 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 55,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,369 miles

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

advise oil change

corrosion on suspension and brake components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 40,357 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise oil change

corrosion on suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,769 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion under car

rear brake pipe corroded

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,507 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion under car

rear brake pipe corroded

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,359 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tryre cracking

underside corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tryre cracking

underside corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,823 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,299 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 83,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs worn but not to excessive

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,164 miles

Some rust on underside. May require attention soon

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,000 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,000 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some corrosion to underside may require attention soon.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,721 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 HHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AO03 HHZ, 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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AO03 HHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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