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SD03 DXA

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,490 mi
Last recorded87,490 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 DXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,490 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear shock absorber has an incorrectly fitted washer

petrol tank bolt missing

Pass 12 May 2012 78,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

em light on

most brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 78,510 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

em light on

most brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 69,254 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 69,254 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F TYRE 3MM(WORN AT OUTER WALL)

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,136 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S/R LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,027 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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SD03 DXA is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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