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SL03 KRU

2003 Suzuki Swift · Petrol · 993cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine993cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 56,856 miles on the clock, averaging 5,120 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 SL03 KRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,120

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading56,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,417
Average per year5,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 KRU 20k30k39k48k57k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,856 miles
Since last MOT+1,417 miles
PASS
Mileage55,439 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage51,763 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage44,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage38,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage33,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage28,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage20,496 miles

🔧 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

RegistrationSL03 KRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 KRU

What car is SL03 KRU?

SL03 KRU is an blue Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 KRU?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 KRU was 56,856 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 KRU passed its MOT?

SL03 KRU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2013.

Is SL03 KRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 KRU 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 SL03 KRU?

SL03 KRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.