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YC03 TOV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,546 mi
Last recorded49,546 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 TOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 49,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,184 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,515 miles

both front headlamps have slight condensation ingress - not effecting beam pattern at time of test

rear washer jet inop/blocked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,496 miles

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,616 miles

all road tyres slightly cracked/perished

condensation in offside rear light cluster .not affecting light output

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,945 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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YC03 TOV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YC03 TOV, 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 YC03 TOV registered?

YC03 TOV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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