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ML03 UKE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,066 mi
Last recorded41,066 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 UKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers and both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Fail 23 Mar 2015 41,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers and both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,904 miles

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)

nearside interior door handle missing

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,856 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear bumper insecure

both drivers and passengers interior door handles missing

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,469 miles

offside front and both outer rear seat belts will not retract without manual assistance

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre low on pressure

offside front and both outer rear seat belts will not retract without manual assistance

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,982 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,982 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 29,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,974 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,904 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 8 May 2007 18,177 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F Tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 May 2006 14,246 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror cracked

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 UKE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML03 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

ML03 UKE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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