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GF03 NVY

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 NVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,263 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 70,356 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 70,356 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 69,380 miles

Exhaust weak

Floor pan starting to corrode both sides of car

Fail 13 May 2020 69,379 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust weak

Floor pan starting to corrode both sides of car

Pass 8 May 2019 68,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 66,929 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 66,929 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 65,422 miles

petrol pipes in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2017 65,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

petrol pipes in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2016 63,537 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 61,239 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 58,667 miles

N/S/Front tyre perished poor condition

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 58,667 miles

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

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

N/S/Front tyre perished poor condition

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,027 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 54,068 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,233 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,436 miles

9mm injury in\a\ zone of windscreen\osf tyre inner tread wearing low\brake discs slightly scored\front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,408 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

9mm injury in\a\ zone of windscreen\osf tyre inner tread wearing low\brake discs slightly scored\front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,006 miles

injury in wiondscreen\front number plate

Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

injury in wiondscreen\front number plate

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,527 miles

as listed at previous test

Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

cracks in windsreen,both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,154 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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GF03 NVY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GF03 NVY, 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 GF03 NVY registered?

GF03 NVY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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