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FX03 SRU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,558 mi
Last recorded74,558 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,558 miles

Corrosion to floor, chassis and sills.

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion to floor, chassis and sills.

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,284 miles

EML on

Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML on

osr/osf tyres 2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,279 miles

centre silencer heavily corroded and bracket broken off

e.m.l. on

front brake discs heavily corroded..inners

rear brake valve..poor operation

split in inner sidewall of nsr tyre

surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,204 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre silencer heavily corroded and bracket broken off

e.m.l. on

front brake discs heavily corroded..inners

rear brake valve..poor operation

split in inner sidewall of nsr tyre

surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,631 miles

exhaust leak @ front

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2011 46,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust leak @ front

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,632 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,891 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,263 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 SRU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FX03 SRU, 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 FX03 SRU registered?

FX03 SRU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FX03 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 SRU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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