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PK03 XBS

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,859 mi
Last recorded56,859 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 56,859 miles

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

excessive under seal applied

under components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 54,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 53,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 53,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,357 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 53,357 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 51,798 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 49,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 47,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,057 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 44,057 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,155 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 40,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,664 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,288 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 28,288 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,138 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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PK03 XBS is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PK03 XBS, 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 PK03 XBS registered?

PK03 XBS is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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