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LC03 TCV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,711 mi
Last recorded31,711 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 TCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,801 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 30,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,178 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 30,178 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,797 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 28,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,248 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 26,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,750 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,368 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,958 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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LC03 TCV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC03 TCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC03 TCV registered?

LC03 TCV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is LC03 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 TCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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