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WJ03 PYU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

37,372 mi
Last recorded37,372 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 PYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 37,372 miles

n/s/r bumper damage / o/s/r bumper damage

Fail 1 Apr 2026 37,348 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r bumper damage / o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 1 Apr 2025 32,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 32,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,954 miles

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front 155/70/13 tyres fitted to rear

n/s/f tyre nearing "TWI" indicator o/s/r tyre nearing "TWI" indicator

o/s/f cv gaiter slight deteriorating

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2024 26,946 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front 155/70/13 tyres fitted to rear

n/s/f tyre nearing "TWI" indicator o/s/r tyre nearing "TWI" indicator

o/s/f cv gaiter slight deteriorating

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 16,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

O/S/R bumper secure with tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seat belts slow to recoil

Steering Stiff

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 16,203 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/F & O/S/F floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/R bumper secure with tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seat belts slow to recoil

Steering Stiff

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 9,994 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 9,933 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 541 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,793 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,214 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,160 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,160 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,704 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,311 miles

slight cracking around offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,651 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,232 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,232 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,793 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,962 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,189 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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WJ03 PYU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

WJ03 PYU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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