MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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)
nearside cv joint knocking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside cv joint knocking
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
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
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
front end damage to vehicle
smell of coolant
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
both door mirrors damaged
front brake imbalance
slight o/s/f brake judder
steering wheel cover fitted
N/S DOOR MIRROR HANGING OFF
front brake imbalance
front brake judder
N/S DOOR MIRROR HANGING OFF
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake imbalance
front brake judder
wipers poor condition
n/s/f bumper damage
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)
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)
rear seat belts slow in retracting
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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