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KU03 JYH

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,817 mi
Last recorded56,817 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 JYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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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

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 56,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily perished, thorn in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall is perished

Offside Front Outer Sidewall is perished

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Outer Sidewall is perished

Fail 29 Aug 2018 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall, perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall is perished

Offside Front Outer Sidewall is perished

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Outer Sidewall is perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,535 miles

All tyres perishing.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor at lower arm mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

All tyres perishing.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger door inner lever loose.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,777 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger door inner lever loose.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 53,883 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill)(marked in chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill)(marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,001 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 53,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,988 miles

All 4 coil springs corroding

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 coil springs corroding

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS wing mirror damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS wiper blade split

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS wiper blade split

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f blade split at end

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,016 miles

n/s/r - o/s/r tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,931 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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KU03 JYH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KU03 JYH, 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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KU03 JYH is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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