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FG03 YYW

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,269 mi
Last recorded45,269 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 45,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush [Both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

General under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,836 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,836 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components showing heavey corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components showing heavey corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all front and rear suspension components very rusty

o/s/ sill starting to rust

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,447 miles

exhaust system rear silencer box corroded.

offside front service brake slight bind.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,158 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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FG03 YYW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG03 YYW, 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 FG03 YYW registered?

FG03 YYW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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