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BK03 HZV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

39,892 mi
Last recorded39,892 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 39,892 miles

Attention Please (All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust systems corroded & rusty

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering system corroded & rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 39,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 155.70.R 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Attention Please (All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust systems corroded & rusty

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering system corroded & rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 39,408 miles

Attention Please (All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust systems corroded & rusty

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front steering system corroded & rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 39,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Attention Please (All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust systems corroded & rusty

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front steering system corroded & rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 38,904 miles

Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded & rusty

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front steering system corroded & rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 38,904 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded & rusty

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front steering system corroded & rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 38,309 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded & rusty

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Suspension system corroded & rusty

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 38,309 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded & rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension system corroded & rusty

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 31,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 30,347 miles

All round suspension rusty

Engine oil level low

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve: linkage corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 30,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge Size 155.70.R 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All round suspension rusty

Engine oil level low

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve: linkage corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 29,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,166 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

cut on o/s/f tyre

front exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f floor corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,589 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,608 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside front floor

nearside front tyre perished

rear bumper steady brackets corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 23,592 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside front floor

nearside front tyre perished

rear bumper steady brackets corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 24 Feb 2015 22,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,050 miles

front brake hose ferrules are corroding

front coil springs are corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 19,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,871 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 18,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 17,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,640 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 15,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2008 12,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,452 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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BK03 HZV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 BK03 HZV, 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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BK03 HZV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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