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FL03 ZTW

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,830 mi
Last recorded93,830 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ZTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,830 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

wax oil chassis to floor front to back

Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides under wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner next to bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

wax oil chassis to floor front to back

Fail 1 Jun 2019 91,444 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside wing mirror cracked

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,381 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases

N/s/f tyre on 2mm

Slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,347 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 75,208 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,208 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,729 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 67,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front side light operated correctly after a tap to unit

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,231 miles

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

n/s front side light operated correctly after a tap to unit

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,406 miles

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

exhaust center to rear box connection corroded and appears weak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,406 miles

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

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

exhaust center to rear box connection corroded and appears weak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,735 miles

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

n/s headlight beam image poor due to condensation in lamp

o/s front side light operated when lightly tapped and did there after

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s headlight beam image poor due to condensation in lamp

o/s front side light operated when lightly tapped and did there after

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,197 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,822 miles

condensation to n/s headlight(beam pattern ok time of test)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,900 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 ZTW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZTW, 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 FL03 ZTW registered?

FL03 ZTW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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