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WK03 UCP

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 UCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,583 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Heavily Corroded, But Not Seriously Weakened

Fail 15 Nov 2023 80,577 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

New Brake Pads Fitted to O/S/F, But Not N/S/F

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock's Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,778 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock's Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,897 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake Lights On When Headlights Switch On (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,737 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight Movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight Movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight Movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight Movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,478 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak (sump plug)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,512 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 29,512 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,424 miles

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

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 23,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 23,165 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,912 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 22,912 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,668 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 20,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,846 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 18,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,895 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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WK03 UCP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WK03 UCP, 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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WK03 UCP is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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