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DY03 HWB

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside wiper blade torn at ends

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 72,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside wiper blade torn at ends

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,384 miles

downpipe has slight blow

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,405 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,405 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 55,396 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,343 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,986 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,986 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,591 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,591 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 21,441 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,303 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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DY03 HWB is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY03 HWB, 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 DY03 HWB registered?

DY03 HWB is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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