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HJ03 YHT

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 81,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 60,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,167 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,767 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,737 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 32,690 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 28,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,926 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 9,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,706 miles

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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 YHT is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

HJ03 YHT is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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