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AV03 USE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 USE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 95,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake making a noise

Pass 3 May 2018 89,515 miles

Bonnet damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2018 89,515 miles

Bonnet damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,304 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

front and rear suspension and general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 May 2016 60,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer side

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,950 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,525 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,525 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 24,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,389 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,999 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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AV03 USE 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 65%.

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 AV03 USE, 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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AV03 USE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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