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KJ03 OHG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 OHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,163 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front cross member corroding

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front bumper loose

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,159 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front cross member corroding

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front bumper loose

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion ns inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,850 miles

Front panel under radiator rusting bad

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside outer sill rusting

both front tyres worn on edges on limit

radiator damp possible leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front panel under radiator rusting bad

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside outer sill rusting

both front tyres worn on edges on limit

radiator damp possible leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,628 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,628 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,774 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,921 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,728 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,813 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,521 miles

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

advice both rear tyres starting to brake up

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 OHG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ03 OHG registered?

KJ03 OHG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is KJ03 OHG safe to buy?

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