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WK03 VCT

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,350 mi
Last recorded43,350 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 43,350 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both on shocker (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired 1 hole (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired 2 holes (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired 2 holes (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear next to load sensor (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear next to load sensor both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shocks corroded

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 wish bones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,225 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,221 miles

Front and rear wishbones starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2015 35,267 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 31,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,717 miles

n/s/r tyre perished & splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2012 26,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,095 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 20,095 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Feb 2009 16,569 miles

1.n/s front brake disc slightly pitted 2.rear exhaust corroded and has a slight blow 3.n/s front tyre scuffed on edges 4.o/s front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,652 miles

1.n/s front brake disc corroded and slightly pitted on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,850 miles

1.corrosion and slight pittedness on n/s front brake disc

Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,684 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 VCT is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK03 VCT, 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 WK03 VCT registered?

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

Is WK03 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 VCT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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