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FL03 OXP

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

19,334 mi
Last recorded19,334 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 OXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 19,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

suspension bushes perished

Fail 2 Oct 2023 19,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Oct 2022 15,108 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front cross member corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

n/s rack gaiter perished

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 15,105 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded in three places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front cross member corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

n/s rack gaiter perished

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 10,868 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to n/s sill

corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2021 10,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to n/s sill

corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2020 7,631 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded badly

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 7,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower radiator support corroded badly

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 4,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear wheels have slight play in hub

first stage corrosion to underside of vehicle

front cross member slightly corroded

middle brake light unit slightly loose

slight oil leak in engine bay area

Fail 30 Sep 2019 4,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear wheels have slight play in hub

first stage corrosion to underside of vehicle

front cross member slightly corroded

middle brake light unit slightly loose

slight oil leak in engine bay area

Pass 9 Oct 2018 959 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension arms & chassis slightly corroded

both rear wheels have slight play in hub

centre brake light unit slightly loose

Pass 14 Oct 2017 98,097 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Surface rusting to all suspension arms ect

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,742 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear markers and starting to perish

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components, arms, shock absorbers, springs etc rusty

vehicle underside getting rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,742 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to wear markers and starting to perish

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components, arms, shock absorbers, springs etc rusty

vehicle underside getting rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,595 miles

chassis/vehicle underside getting rusty

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear shock absorbers rusty

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,595 miles

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

chassis/vehicle underside getting rusty

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust getting rusty

rear shock absorbers rusty

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis/vehicle underside getting rusty

check security of centre rear stop lamp

front exhaust deteriorating

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear shock absorbers rusty

suspension springs rusty

wear/rust on front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis/vehicle underside getting rusty

check security of centre rear stop lamp

front exhaust deteriorating

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear shock absorbers rusty

suspension springs rusty

wear/rust on front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis/vehicle underside starting to rust in places

exhaust front pipe getting rusty

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear shock absorbers rusty

suspension springs rusty

wear/rust on front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis starting to rust

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Suspension springs rusty

Tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber bodies getting rusty

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension springs rusty

wear/rust on front brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,254 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber bodies getting rusty

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension springs rusty

wear/rust on front brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,180 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,559 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

vehicle underside starting to get rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2009 33,559 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

vehicle underside starting to get rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,520 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,698 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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FL03 OXP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL03 OXP, 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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FL03 OXP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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