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KV03 WJK

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,640 mi
Last recorded48,640 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 WJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 48,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 48,640 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre,s cracked on outer side wall,s

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,726 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,914 miles

knocking on n/s front

o/s rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,011 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,255 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 15,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 5,185 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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KV03 WJK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV03 WJK, 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 KV03 WJK registered?

KV03 WJK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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