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SA03 CLU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,506 mi
Last recorded55,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 CLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,506 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing adult belt inspection

eml light

Fail 16 Mar 2017 55,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing adult belt inspection

eml light

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,658 miles

Fuel pipes on underside of vehicle corroded

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 47,658 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes on underside of vehicle corroded

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

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

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,587 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,587 miles

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

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

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 35,721 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,952 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 11,952 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,251 miles

surface corr b/pipes. front exhaust pipe rusty/split slight leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 8,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,880 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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SA03 CLU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA03 CLU, 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 SA03 CLU registered?

SA03 CLU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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