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CV03 HBG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,101 mi
Last recorded52,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2016 52,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded COIL SPRING/CHASIS AREAS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure ALL LOCATEING BRACKETS BROKEN (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded COIL SPRING/CHASIS AREAS (2.4.A.3)

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

155/70/13 X 4

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,668 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 34,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 12 Mar 2014 30,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,178 miles

surface rust on floor pan

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 16,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,158 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 15,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,281 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 8,281 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,592 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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CV03 HBG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV03 HBG, 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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CV03 HBG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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