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HK03 GBY

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 GBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 61,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML illuminated

General moderate corrosion to underside.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 55,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill, non metallic repair. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML illuminated

General moderate corrosion to underside.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 45,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 31,472 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,565 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,598 miles

Both front chassis legs are corroded

Both front suspension arms are heavily corroded

Both main centre brake pipes are corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

The front crossmember is corroded

The rear suspension arms and mounting areas are heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,013 miles

Underbody and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 21 Mar 2015 13,817 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,644 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Apr 2013 8,488 miles

underside of vehicle generally corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,252 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING

Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,068 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING

Fail 26 Apr 2010 7,801 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,801 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,230 miles

vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 23 Apr 2008 7,229 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s front brake slightly pulsating on brake roller test

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,478 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,139 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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HK03 GBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HK03 GBY, 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 HK03 GBY registered?

HK03 GBY is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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