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FD03 BWL

2003 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,858 mi
Last recorded46,858 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Swift32,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BWL
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2026 46,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 46,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 46,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug insecure on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 43,654 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

o/s headlight lens deteriorated

vehicle battery tray corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery support tray corroded

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

battery tray corroded

o/s headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,136 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres perished/cracking

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres perished/cracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,168 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery support tray corroded

both front tyre side walls/treads cracking

both headlamp lens tarnished

exhaust system corroded

some scuff damage to both rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level halfway between minimum and maximum

vehicle battery tray corroding

wipers smear slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brakes binding slightly

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s wiper smears slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 38,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 29,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,037 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,626 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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FD03 BWL is a 2003 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 32,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD03 BWL registered?

FD03 BWL is a 2003 Fiat Swift, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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