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EK03 XGS

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,020 mi
Last recorded34,020 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 34,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,559 miles

Offside front tyre rubber (Outer sidewall) starting to perish / crack.

Pass 21 May 2013 31,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,983 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 29,983 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 28,952 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 28,952 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre appears slightly distorted.

Nearside wiper rubber split.

Pass 21 May 2010 27,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 25,751 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 25,751 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 21,687 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 21,687 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,967 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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EK03 XGS is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK03 XGS, 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 EK03 XGS registered?

EK03 XGS is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EK03 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 XGS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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