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AY03 WFM

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,827 mi
Last recorded69,827 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount(movement in either shockabsorber or top mount) (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,399 miles

exhaust front pipe has minor leak of gases

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,587 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 62,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,431 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 54,215 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr and nsr wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 1 Aug 2011 51,422 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr and nsr wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,873 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 46,836 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,514 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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AY03 WFM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY03 WFM, 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 AY03 WFM registered?

AY03 WFM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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