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KJ03 OGZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 OGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,351 miles

n/s/r indiactor dim

ns undersil weak in places

Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r indiactor dim

ns undersil weak in places

underside of car rusty in places

Fail 19 Sep 2014 89,221 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,921 miles

Advise nearside door mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 81,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Advise nearside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,309 miles

Advise corrosion to exhaust pipe

Advise outer sills corroded

Advise slight damage to front number plate

Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,514 miles

Advise slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Advise small chip in front screen

Advsie damage to offside door mirror

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,514 miles

Advise slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Advise small chip in front screen

Advsie damage to offside door mirror

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,783 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,783 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 63,830 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 63,812 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,018 miles

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

both mirrors cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,709 miles

as test no 992148356124

Fail 7 Jun 2006 39,709 miles

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

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

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

both door mirrors cracked.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish.

offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

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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KJ03 OGZ 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 56.3%.

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 KJ03 OGZ, 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 KJ03 OGZ registered?

KJ03 OGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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