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SP03 UET

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,895 mi
Last recorded46,895 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 UET
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 46,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,410 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,674 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

O/S WIPER TORN AT END

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,355 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 40,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 21,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,555 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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SP03 UET is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP03 UET, 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 SP03 UET registered?

SP03 UET is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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