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NJ03 PUH

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,297 mi
Last recorded44,297 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 PUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 44,278 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x pipes to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 39,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,041 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,041 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,756 miles

all suspension showing signs of corrosion.!!!

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

corrosion on fuel pipes.!!!

exhaust vibrating at rear.!!!

offside rear tyre perished.!!!

signs of judder on front brakes.!!!

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension showing signs of corrosion.!!!

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

corrosion on fuel pipes.!!!

exhaust vibrating at rear.!!!

offside rear tyre perished.!!!

signs of judder on front brakes.!!!

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,224 miles

corrosion on all suspension.!!!

corrosion on front brake pipes.!!!

corrosion on fuel pipes.!!!

rear exhaust requires attention.!!!

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,531 miles

corrosion on offside front brake pipe.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,104 miles

2 rear tyres on limits.!!!

front exhaust corrodded.!!!

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,772 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,664 miles

front brake discs lipped.!!!

front exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,212 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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NJ03 PUH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NJ03 PUH, 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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NJ03 PUH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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