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HY03 XDE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,789 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,202 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads quite thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyre both wearing on outer edges + close to limit

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,539 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

some play in o/s/f wishbone front + rear bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,537 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

o/s/f tyre on limit

some play in o/s/f wishbone front + rear bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2010 77,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,005 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,053 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,714 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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HY03 XDE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HY03 XDE, 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 HY03 XDE registered?

HY03 XDE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is HY03 XDE safe to buy?

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