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HJ03 KHL

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,027 mi
Last recorded18,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 KHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,027 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 18,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 11,005 miles

Front Cross member corroded

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 10,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Cross member corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 5,976 miles

Several spots of surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,577 miles

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

brake pipes and ferrells corroded

front brake disc's are lipped and corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,577 miles

brake pipes and ferrells corroded

front brake disc's are lipped and corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,107 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 80,841 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,841 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 8 Jan 2009 73,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,276 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,819 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,977 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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HJ03 KHL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ03 KHL, 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 KHL is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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