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FT03 AEM

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,911 mi
Last recorded80,911 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 AEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,725 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 76,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,646 miles

outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 15 Oct 2018 73,646 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,998 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,994 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Outer cill corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 66,053 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 system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,684 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nail in nearside front tyre will not repair

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,311 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,240 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,265 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,091 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,527 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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FT03 AEM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FT03 AEM, 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 FT03 AEM registered?

FT03 AEM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is FT03 AEM safe to buy?

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