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KG03 VHV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,833 mi
Last recorded18,833 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 VHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 18,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 10,640 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 3,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,566 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Front Floor corroded and weak

Offside Outer sill panel corroded and weak

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,688 miles

Offside Front floor corroded and weak

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Fail 19 Dec 2020 79,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floor corroded and weak

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,265 miles

Offside Front Floor corroded and weak

Fail 2 Jul 2019 69,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor corroded and weak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,971 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,971 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,555 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 26,555 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,962 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,962 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,655 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 19 Mar 2009 11,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,517 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 VHV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KG03 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

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

Is KG03 VHV safe to buy?

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