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KX03 VXL

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,416 mi
Last recorded68,416 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 VXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 68,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,230 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 54,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 54,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 48,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 10 May 2018 48,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2017 46,454 miles

Offside Front Outer mirror damage

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 22 May 2017 46,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 39,554 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 39,554 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,334 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,362 miles

n/s/r tyre close to the legal limit in one place on the outer tread

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,050 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,132 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,356 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,301 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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KX03 VXL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KX03 VXL, 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 KX03 VXL registered?

KX03 VXL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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