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YG03 JYE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,437 mi
Last recorded75,437 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sill areas

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sill areas

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,418 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,443 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2010 59,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,832 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,444 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,087 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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YG03 JYE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG03 JYE, 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 YG03 JYE registered?

YG03 JYE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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