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WL03 BFV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 BFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Rear Rear chassis and suspension slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Rear Rear chassis and suspension slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,731 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 81,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,932 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,932 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

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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WL03 BFV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WL03 BFV, 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 WL03 BFV registered?

WL03 BFV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is WL03 BFV safe to buy?

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