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SK03 UBW

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,523 mi
Last recorded47,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 UBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Jul 2016 47,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 13,656 miles

nearside sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,945 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,042 miles

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

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,705 miles

OSF, NSF wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

OSF, NSF wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,678 miles

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

O/s rear lense cracked at fog light

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 22,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,184 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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SK03 UBW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK03 UBW, 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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SK03 UBW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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