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KG03 VHP

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 VHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,616 miles

offside front tyre wearing

Fail 27 Jul 2021 69,616 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,758 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,780 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 53,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 53,946 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 49,550 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,390 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 33,390 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2010 22,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2010 22,614 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 19,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 3,903 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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KG03 VHP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KG03 VHP, 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 KG03 VHP registered?

KG03 VHP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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