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FE03 VHD

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,847 mi
Last recorded54,847 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

bonnet secondary catch is stiff

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel is slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper is insecure at the offside

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front coil springs are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,930 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 31,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,601 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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FE03 VHD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE03 VHD, 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 FE03 VHD registered?

FE03 VHD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is FE03 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 VHD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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