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AV03 USJ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,802 mi
Last recorded61,802 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 USJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The outer one of the two that come from front to the sensitive valve right above the large rubber fuel hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Visible from under the car, the floor panel is cracking on panels junction. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting The extension ( control arm support ) that goes down from the chassis leg . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Front and rear, both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering arms corroded, the nearside track rod end nut is corroded as well.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At nearside of fuel tank, the ones under the chassis are getting corroded as well. ()

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security The zone were the control arm is attached. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer The fuel cap seal is still sealing but getting perished.

Offside Rear Light body one of the top fixations is broken.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened The two arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The ones from sensitive valve to the wheels. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,792 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,615 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,247 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,707 miles

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

all rubber suspension bushes starting to perish but no excess movement

corrosion of all brake pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,977 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,556 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 31 Mar 2006 17,642 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 17,642 miles

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

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 USJ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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