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KU03 JYS

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,503 mi
Last recorded69,503 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 JYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 69,503 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank filler pipe joint leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Heavy under body corrosion.

Nearside Sill heavily corroded but not significantly weakened.

Offside Sill heavily corroded but not significantly weakened.

Various brake components corroded/deteriorated.

Various chassis components heavily corroded.

Various suspension components heavily corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,551 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank rusty

Sill panels/underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,856 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,332 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 61,326 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,070 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,584 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

middle exhaust deterioated

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,681 miles

advise front discs worn

advise wax oil under body

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 50,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2009 47,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,708 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,365 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,779 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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KU03 JYS is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU03 JYS, 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

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What year was KU03 JYS registered?

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

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