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RO03 BUF

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,211 mi
Last recorded91,211 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,211 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,618 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,563 miles

nearside cv joint knocking

Fail 7 Sep 2016 80,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside cv joint knocking

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread but still meets the requirements

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,238 miles

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

front end damage (slight)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2014 68,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front end damage (slight)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front end damage to vehicle

smell of coolant

Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,416 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front end damage to vehicle

nosie from cambelt area

smell of coolant

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,932 miles

both door mirrors damaged

front brake imbalance

slight o/s/f brake judder

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,223 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR HANGING OFF

front brake imbalance

front brake judder

Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,223 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR HANGING OFF

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

front brake imbalance

front brake judder

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,091 miles

wipers poor condition

n/s/f bumper damage

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,074 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,074 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,784 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 16,784 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 10 Apr 2007 9,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,013 miles

rear seat belts slow in retracting

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 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

RO03 BUF is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is RO03 BUF safe to buy?

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