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HJ03 KHC

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

1,448 mi
Last recorded1,448 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 KHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 1,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 1,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate lamp very dull

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has an excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,740 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,734 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 76,034 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 76,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 72,062 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded N/S+O/S Front + Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Arm Mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded N/S+O/S Front + Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,327 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,688 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,688 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,521 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,277 miles

slight corrosion to front springs

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,384 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,532 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,363 miles

slight noise ns rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,552 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wing dented

scratch on bonnet

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,457 miles

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

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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HJ03 KHC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HJ03 KHC, 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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HJ03 KHC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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