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EA03 JVP

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 JVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front brake draging slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2015 88,781 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level low

n/s front brake draging slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,503 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,503 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,562 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

rear tyres are deteriorated and wearing on the shoulders - O/E ! app. 10yrs old !

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,180 miles

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

both wipers split

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,768 miles

n/s/f tyre ON limit

Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,675 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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EA03 JVP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 EA03 JVP, 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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EA03 JVP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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