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DE03 BHW

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,692 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 87,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,397 miles

minor corrosion all visible brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,838 miles

all visable brake pipes have minor corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear door locked

Fail 8 Nov 2011 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear door locked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 47,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DE03 BHW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE03 BHW, 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 DE03 BHW registered?

DE03 BHW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is DE03 BHW safe to buy?

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