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VN03 MGU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,118 mi
Last recorded67,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,118 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to all rear suspension components

front brake flexi hoses perished

front pads appear low, advise wheel removal for further inspection

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2017 67,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to all rear suspension components

front brake flexi hoses perished

front pads appear low, advise wheel removal for further inspection

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,097 miles

Deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside drive shaft, outer gaiter split.

Fail 16 Jul 2016 64,065 miles

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

Deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside drive shaft, outer gaiter split.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 59,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,887 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,584 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,854 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 29,914 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 29,914 miles

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

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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VN03 MGU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN03 MGU, 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 VN03 MGU registered?

VN03 MGU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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