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KV03 WJL

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,428 mi
Last recorded17,428 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,428 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 10 Mar 2016 17,428 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 2,465 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 2,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,262 miles

exhaust rusty

play in wheels

suspension rusty /underside

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,476 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front indicator lens damaged

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,427 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,882 miles

All 4 tyres perished and wearing low

Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,882 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

All 4 tyres perished and wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2007 58,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 58,596 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 48,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WJL 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 68.8%.

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 KV03 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

KV03 WJL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 WJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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