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KP03 WHU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,460 mi
Last recorded27,460 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 27,460 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,289 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2019 26,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,332 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 25,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,242 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 20,242 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 18,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 18,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,378 miles

front brake pads on limit

Fail 30 Apr 2012 17,378 miles

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

front brake pads on limit

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2009 12,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,411 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 8,335 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,290 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 6,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KP03 WHU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KP03 WHU, 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 KP03 WHU registered?

KP03 WHU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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