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KN03 VDK

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,561 mi
Last recorded93,561 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,561 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,561 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,895 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,205 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,205 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/rear tyre has nail in it.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 67,116 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front brake discs heavily pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,488 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,243 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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KN03 VDK 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 KN03 VDK, 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 KN03 VDK registered?

KN03 VDK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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