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WJ03 PYP

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 PYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 71,728 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 71,726 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,941 miles

front tyres worn on outside

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on outside

Fail 13 Jun 2014 59,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers performance deteriorated, but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,603 miles

front wipers performance deteriorated, but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,483 miles

RBT Service Brake Efficiency: 52%

corrosion to exhaust

suspect accident damage to offside front of vehicle

your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency

Fail 11 Jun 2013 55,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to exhaust

offside headlamp internals insecure. suspect accident damage to offside front

Fail 23 May 2012 46,814 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 46,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 19,546 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)

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 PYP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PYP, 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 WJ03 PYP registered?

WJ03 PYP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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