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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Suzuki Swift Petrol 993cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 97,467 miles on the clock, averaging 5,080 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 G10A engine is known for 1. head gasket failure (cooling system stress) and 2. cooling fan relay failure. Common Suzuki Swift issues include 1. rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles) and 2. body rust.
MOT & Mileage History for NL03 XVK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,467 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,080 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
Reported issues for this Suzuki Swift
These are the most commonly reported problems on Suzuki Swift models (1984–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles)
Rubber bushes on rear trailing arms crack and split from age/UV/road salt. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (bushes £40/set, 2-3hrs labour indie garage).
2. Body rust – sills, wheel arches, jacking points (all body styles)
Thin factory galvanising fails, rust bubbles/perforates from UK winters/salt. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (patch panels/welding, depends on extent).
3. Door lock mechanisms/central locking (all body styles)
Plastic gears in locks wear/strip, barrels seize from dirt. · Typical repair: £80-£200 per door (new barrels/gears cheap, 1hr labour).
1. Head Gasket Failure (Cooling System Stress)
Head gasket fails after prolonged overheating events, typically allowing hot combustion gases to leak into the cooling system.[1]
2. Cooling Fan Relay Failure
Electric radiator fan stops operating, leaving the engine prone to overheating during acceleration or sustained driving.[1]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL03 XVK |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 993cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About NL03 XVK
What car is NL03 XVK?
NL03 XVK is an silver Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL03 XVK?
The last recorded mileage for NL03 XVK was 97,467 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL03 XVK passed its MOT?
NL03 XVK has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2016.
Is NL03 XVK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 XVK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NL03 XVK?
NL03 XVK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.