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YF03 HME

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,048 mi
Last recorded100,048 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 HME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 100,048 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,819 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel filler pipes are corroded

general corrosion to underside & both sills

Pass 31 May 2014 86,025 miles

Rear,across axle metal brake pipe starting to corrode..

offside front outer metal brake pipe, starting to corrode..

Fail 29 May 2014 86,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,737 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,737 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,343 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 37,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,517 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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YF03 HME is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YF03 HME, 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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YF03 HME is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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