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FE03 VYD

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 84,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,866 miles

Emissions not tested emission not tested due to bad exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced & some structure points rusty & weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,518 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,009 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,589 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,475 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 59,473 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,139 miles

nearside front suspension strut very rusty

offside front suspension strut very rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,758 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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FE03 VYD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FE03 VYD, 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 FE03 VYD registered?

FE03 VYD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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