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WJ03 HVL

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,282 mi
Last recorded33,282 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 HVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 33,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Welding repairs covered in thick underseal.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 33,139 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 21,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalance across an axle (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 21,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalance across an axle (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear boot floor corroded

rear bumper brackets corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 8,276 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear boot floor corroded

rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,375 miles

Front bumper mounts rusted

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 99,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Front bumper mounts rusted

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,728 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 96,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,760 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,282 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 69,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,576 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 64,566 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 10 Aug 2009 52,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,493 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ03 HVL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WJ03 HVL, 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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WJ03 HVL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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