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ML03 DRV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,277 mi
Last recorded15,277 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 DRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,277 miles

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

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2016 15,277 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,637 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nsr tyre slight sidewall damage

osr tyre slight damage outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,478 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2013 14,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,822 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 13,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,471 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 7,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 4,457 miles

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

brake fluid stains are present on the brake servo body , below the brake master cylinder

some deterioration to n/s rear tyre casing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 1,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight brake fluid stains on servo under master cylinder

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,931 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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ML03 DRV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ML03 DRV, 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 ML03 DRV registered?

ML03 DRV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is ML03 DRV safe to buy?

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