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FY03 DNV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,564 mi
Last recorded49,564 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres 3mm

both rear coil springs corroded

em light on dash

front cross member corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,972 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,463 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,652 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,786 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,542 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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FY03 DNV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY03 DNV, 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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FY03 DNV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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