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FP03 PNZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,833 mi
Last recorded54,833 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 PNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front 155/70/13 tyres perished/cracking and offside rear

Fail 22 Oct 2018 54,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front 155/70/13 tyres perished/cracking and offside rear

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,381 miles

both front brake pipes corroded(under wheel arch)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 53,373 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

both front brake pipes corroded(under wheel arch)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,211 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,195 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,565 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,698 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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FP03 PNZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP03 PNZ, 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 FP03 PNZ registered?

FP03 PNZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is FP03 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 PNZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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