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PJ03 BZN

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,152 mi
Last recorded83,152 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 BZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,152 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 83,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 81,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both windscreen wiper blades split

engine coolant level below minimum

offside front brake disc corroding on inner face

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,555 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 72,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,965 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,131 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,131 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,182 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,756 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 38,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PJ03 BZN is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PJ03 BZN, 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 PJ03 BZN registered?

PJ03 BZN is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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