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NA03 JYS

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,858 mi
Last recorded95,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 JYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 95,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise drivers inner door handle, loose

front treads getting down

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear sills corroded

bottom radiator hose clip badly corroded

front cross section corroded

rear brake imbalance just passed

Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bottom radiator hose clip badly corroded

front cross section corroded

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 81,571 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

axle 2 has 38% imbalance

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,983 miles

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

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

pre mot checks revealed no oil level showing on dipstick

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,661 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 65,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2008 56,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2008 56,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,964 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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NA03 JYS is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NA03 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.

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What year was NA03 JYS registered?

NA03 JYS is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is NA03 JYS safe to buy?

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