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HG03 JBY

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,577 mi
Last recorded61,577 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 JBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 61,577 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 57,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,443 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing all over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing all over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,190 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,797 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 44,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,627 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,297 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 33,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,669 miles

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,812 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,789 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 24,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,812 miles

all 4 tyre valves touching wheel trims

both front tyres on 2mm

front brake imbalance high

off side indicator lense condensated

slight play in near side rear track control arm bushes

small oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,325 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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HG03 JBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG03 JBY, 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 HG03 JBY registered?

HG03 JBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HG03 JBY safe to buy?

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