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GL03 BPY

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,240 mi
Last recorded74,240 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 BPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,240 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,163 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 56,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 155/70 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

crack on front number plate

Fail 26 Jul 2017 48,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge and has nail in tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

crack on front number plate

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 15,856 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 15,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,446 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,304 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 11,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,733 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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GL03 BPY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL03 BPY, 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 GL03 BPY registered?

GL03 BPY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is GL03 BPY safe to buy?

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