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CV03 HBY

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,360 mi
Last recorded57,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 57,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,811 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front suspension steering and braking components corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroding

Load sensing valve corroding

NSR and OSR inner sills corroding

Oil leak

Rear suspension and braking components corroding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,247 miles

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 23 Apr 2010 41,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,829 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2006 24,619 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 24,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV03 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 HBY registered?

CV03 HBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is CV03 HBY safe to buy?

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