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HW03 CPE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 CPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,627 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,972 miles

corrosion on rear springs

corrsion on chassis and floor

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,532 miles

EML on

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 69,505 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,184 miles

Corrosion offside outer sill/offside floor

Engine mil light on

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,140 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion outer sill

Engine mil light on

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion mid outer sill

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,262 miles

corrosion mid outer sill

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,044 miles

corrosion mid offside sill

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion mid offside sill

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,139 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,833 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,629 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 31,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,146 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 19,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,692 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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HW03 CPE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HW03 CPE, 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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HW03 CPE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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