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MK03 YSR

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,714 mi
Last recorded58,714 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,714 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre has radial cracks forming in tread

Fail 9 Jan 2015 58,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre has radial cracks forming in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,177 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,339 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,170 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 53,902 miles

crack on offside of screen just outside wiper zone A.

offside wiper rubber starting to tear at end

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,220 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 52,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 49,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,592 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 43,592 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 36,933 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 36,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MK03 YSR is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MK03 YSR, 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 MK03 YSR registered?

MK03 YSR is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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