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HW03 BWG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 BWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 73,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes, and both rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed inc. subframes, suspension components & some brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,068 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2019 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,754 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,868 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 15 May 2014 38,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r

Fail 31 Dec 2013 38,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear shocks corroded.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 35,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,388 miles

Side wall of N/S/R tyre starting to crack.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,249 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 26,227 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 22,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,470 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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HW03 BWG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW03 BWG, 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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HW03 BWG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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