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HV03 UKE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 UKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r back light lanes creek

Fail 6 Apr 2016 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r back light lanes creek

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,363 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,738 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 56,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 45,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 32,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,476 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside wiper blade split

Fail 5 Oct 2009 14,476 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,848 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 13,848 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,082 miles

all tyres perrished

Fail 6 Mar 2008 13,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perrished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,287 miles

nearside front tyre cracking(no cords)

nearside rear tyre worn in centre & cracking(no cords)

offside front tyre cracking(no cords)

offside rear tyre cracking(no cords)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 13 Mar 2007 12,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre cracking(no cords)

nearside rear tyre worn in centre & cracking(no cords)

offside front tyre cracking(no cords)

offside rear tyre cracking(no cords)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,464 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 11,464 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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HV03 UKE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HV03 UKE, 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 HV03 UKE registered?

HV03 UKE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is HV03 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 UKE shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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