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FX03 PXL

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,920 mi
Last recorded85,920 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 PXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,920 miles

Both Inner and outer sills corroded

Both front floor pans corroded

Front sub frame has areas of corrosion

Oil leak

Rear brake balance has only just met the legal requirement for test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,884 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at hose connections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at hose connections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf, osf, and rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,040 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,034 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,165 miles

some corrosion on nearside front floor

Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion on nearside front floor

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,709 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 47,709 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,075 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,849 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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FX03 PXL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 FX03 PXL, 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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FX03 PXL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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