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DY03 AVV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

554 mi
Last recorded554 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,313 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 97,266 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,673 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,385 miles

both rear tyres have sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2014 77,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Jul 2014 75,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,507 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes need cleaning and greasing

both front suspention p bushes are showing signs of aging

nsr tyre is starting to crack on the side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,741 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,290 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,603 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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DY03 AVV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 DY03 AVV, 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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DY03 AVV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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