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SV03 NOF

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 NOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure stereo wiring under passenger mat (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

exhaust repaired with exhaust tape

vehicle recently undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,894 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit passenger footwell, bare wires and not secure (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured amp wiring under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under bonnet ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding front brake

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes recently undersealed

exhaust repaired with putty in 2 places, not leaking at time of test

vehicle body recently undersealed

Fail 24 Nov 2017 55,600 miles

Electrical wiring insecure amp wiring under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking marked in yellow (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes recently undersealed

exhaust repaired with putty in 2 places, not leaking at time of test

vehicle body recently undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

car has been recently undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (marked with yellow) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower suspension arm (marked with yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (marked with yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower suspension arm (marked with yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

car has been recently undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,689 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,686 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,202 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,685 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,918 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked & near fail limit

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,255 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2010 20,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,988 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre walls perishing

brake pipes at rear valve and to offside front hose corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,039 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 13,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,231 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 10,231 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SV03 NOF is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV03 NOF, 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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SV03 NOF is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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