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LV03 FLH

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,823 mi
Last recorded30,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 FLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,823 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2022 30,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2022 30,823 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

underside of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 27,188 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion & grease on brake pipes

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 27,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion & grease on brake pipes

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 26,736 miles

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2020 26,735 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,722 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside door mirror damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,662 miles

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

exhaust corroded and slight leak

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2016 23,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,119 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,250 miles

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

exhaust corroded and leaking

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 20,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,755 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking on tyre walls

Fail 29 Jan 2010 16,755 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking on tyre walls

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 11,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 10,637 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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LV03 FLH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV03 FLH, 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 LV03 FLH registered?

LV03 FLH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is LV03 FLH safe to buy?

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