CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY03 ZVZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,887 mi
Last recorded6,887 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 6,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 2,235 miles

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

handbrake travel inner joints

Fail 20 Feb 2017 2,181 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front EXHAUST RUSTY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 5 Feb 2016 1,227 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 1,227 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage INDICATOR LENS (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 169 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump pan corroded and slight leak

nearside rear tyre valve perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 4 May 2011 93,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2011 93,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 92,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine managment light on

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine managment light on

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,207 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,394 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front discs lipped and worn(unable to fully inspect)

minor blow from rear silencer welded join(non original exhaust fitted)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 29,407 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

minor damage to offside rear tyre sidewall. 195/50vr15

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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY03 ZVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY03 ZVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY03 ZVZ?

You can check the full history of HY03 ZVZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY03 ZVZ registered?

HY03 ZVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HY03 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 ZVZ shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY03 ZVZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY03 ZVZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.