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PJ03 EEN

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,430 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,268 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,268 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

front wipers poor

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,346 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,928 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,296 miles

N/S/F bottom wishbone, rear bush slightly deteriorated.

O/S driver's door and O/S rear quarter have damage, no sharp edges.

O/S/F door mirror held together with masking tape.

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

O/S/R exhaust clamp tied up with cable tie.

O/S/R reg plate light working and illuminating reg plate at time of test.

Fail 13 Aug 2011 71,296 miles

N/S/F bottom wishbone, rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S driver's door and O/S rear quarter have damage, no sharp edges.

O/S/F door mirror held together with masking tape.

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

O/S/R exhaust clamp tied up with cable tie.

O/S/R reg plate light working and illuminating reg plate at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,220 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,773 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 43,772 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,558 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 31,558 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,309 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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PJ03 EEN 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 EEN, 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 EEN registered?

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

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