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BJ03 ZSP

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,241 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Cracking to rear tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,936 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,897 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 71,859 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Wiper blade(s) split on ends

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,919 miles

Slight corrosion to sills

Pass 16 Mar 2014 61,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,836 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 39,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,157 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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BJ03 ZSP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ03 ZSP, 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 BJ03 ZSP registered?

BJ03 ZSP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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