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SD03 DWZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,983 mi
Last recorded6,983 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 DWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 6,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,115 miles

Both front metal brake pipes are corroded

Engine sump slight corrosion

Slight corrosion throughout front and rear chassis areas

The brake pipes from front to rear are slightly corroded

The centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

The front brake discs are slightly corroded

The front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

The rear coil springs are slioghtly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,122 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,371 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 87,066 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 87,065 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside front wing slightly damaged

slight bind in nearside front brake

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,086 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 69,482 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 53,411 miles

bumper insecure

o/s indicator lens cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

bumper insecure

front number plate cracked (still visable)

n/s/r tyre 4mm worn outside edge

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

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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SD03 DWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD03 DWZ, 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 SD03 DWZ registered?

SD03 DWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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