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AR03 JMR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,484 mi
Last recorded145,484 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 145,484 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Space Saver Fitted To O/S/F

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,872 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 123,872 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank marked white (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2014 92,577 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,105 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,806 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,197 miles

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

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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AR03 JMR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 61,317 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 AR03 JMR, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR03 JMR registered?

AR03 JMR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is AR03 JMR safe to buy?

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