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KL03 PCV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,027 mi
Last recorded80,027 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 PCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,027 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 70 13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,793 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,828 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 70,828 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,863 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,226 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,890 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 24,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,625 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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KL03 PCV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KL03 PCV, 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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KL03 PCV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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