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HJ03 PVU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,715 mi
Last recorded46,715 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,715 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,597 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 41,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,397 miles

near-side front indicater lens damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 28,397 miles

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

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

near-side front indicater lens damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,174 miles

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,248 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)

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,932 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 PVU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ03 PVU registered?

HJ03 PVU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is HJ03 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ03 PVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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