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CV03 HCH

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,617 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,617 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,418 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,015 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,121 miles

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

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 HCH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV03 HCH, 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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What year was CV03 HCH registered?

CV03 HCH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is CV03 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 HCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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