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DG03 JSV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,685 mi
Last recorded43,685 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,685 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 43,685 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

both rear seatbelts slow to fully return

slight corrosion to underside front to rear and left to right(brakes,suspension,steering and body

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear outer seat belts slow to return

front exhaust (cat) pipe corroded

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,450 miles

both rear wheel bearings are worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 27,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,631 miles

near side rear tyre very cracky

Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,921 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 17,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,447 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,207 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,195 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 7,603 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,603 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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DG03 JSV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG03 JSV, 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 DG03 JSV registered?

DG03 JSV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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