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CV03 TAU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,639 mi
Last recorded63,639 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 TAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 63,639 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,632 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 46,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,233 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,347 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,527 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,569 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,570 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 14,570 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CV03 TAU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV03 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 TAU registered?

CV03 TAU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is CV03 TAU safe to buy?

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