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HT03 GVW

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,554 mi
Last recorded95,554 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 GVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 95,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,312 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 89,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,811 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 55,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,870 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,870 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,104 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Both rear tyres slightly pereshed

Front section of exhaust in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Offside rear tyre worn low

Offside wing mirror cracked

Rear silencer baffels starting to brake up

Slight blow from down pipe

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,749 miles

o/s mirror lens cracked.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 34,749 miles

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

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

o/s mirror lens cracked.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,394 miles

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

o/s mirror lens cracked.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,162 miles

o/s mirror lens cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 21,221 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror cracked.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,934 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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HT03 GVW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT03 GVW, 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 HT03 GVW registered?

HT03 GVW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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