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LT03 OSJ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,915 mi
Last recorded93,915 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 OSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 93,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 83,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,403 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 68,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,212 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,904 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has swhallow cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre has shallow cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,108 miles

both rear tyre's perrished.

both wiper blade's starting to split.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 10,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,083 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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LT03 OSJ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT03 OSJ, 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 LT03 OSJ registered?

LT03 OSJ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LT03 OSJ safe to buy?

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