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RO03 BUE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,041 mi
Last recorded8,041 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 BUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 8,041 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 8,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 2,049 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 2,049 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,260 miles

front floor starting to corrode.

offside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 94,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads close to wear limit.

front floor starting to corrode.

offside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,067 miles

nearside front brake pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,504 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,310 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 59,310 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,406 miles

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

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

chip to o/s screen

Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,406 miles

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

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

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

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

chip to o/s screen

Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,837 miles

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

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

some inbalanc to front braks

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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RO03 BUE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO03 BUE, 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 RO03 BUE registered?

RO03 BUE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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