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FN03 DDV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,301 mi
Last recorded16,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 16,301 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 13,020 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 9,933 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 6,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sides under (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

Front Front both wipers not tested

Front Oil leck

Nearside Front Fuel pipes has rusted

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 6,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion Both sides under (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

Front Front both wipers not tested

Front Oil leck

Nearside Front Fuel pipes has rusted

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 72,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f head lamp got poor image

serviced brake efficency just met,service brake might need adjusting or repair

Fail 30 Dec 2013 90,007 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f head lamp got poor image

Pass 17 Dec 2012 80,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre runflat

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,955 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

offside of rear bumper loose

offside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

start of corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

offside of rear bumper loose

offside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

start of corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front seat-belt not reeling back fully

nearside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

offside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

Fail 25 Mar 2010 60,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front seat-belt not reeling back fully

nearside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

offside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on edgers

nearside and offside wiper-blades split

offside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on edgers

nearside and offside wiper-blades split

offside rear seat-belt slow reeling back

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,385 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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FN03 DDV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FN03 DDV, 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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FN03 DDV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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