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YH03 FVC

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,753 mi
Last recorded11,753 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 11,753 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

n/s outer sill section weak and corroded

o/s/f floor section weak and corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 7,481 miles

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

Front cross member and outer sills corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Number plate lamps dull

Pass 23 Jan 2015 3,795 miles

Corrosion generally underbody / on components. Outer sills corroded. Slight noise on both rear wheel bearings. N/s/f outer CV boot leaking.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 3,794 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion generally underbody / on components. Outer sills corroded. Slight noise on both rear wheel bearings. N/s/f outer CV boot leaking.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 2,198 miles

O/s outer sill corroded. O/s seatbelt slow to retract. Rear numberplate deteriorating. N/s/f outer CV boot leaking. Corrosion generally underbody and on components. Slight imbalance rear brakes.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 2,198 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

O/s outer sill corroded. O/s seatbelt slow to retract. Rear numberplate deteriorating. N/s/f outer CV boot leaking. Corrosion generally underbody and on components. Front brakes imbalanced.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,293 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,238 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,238 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,605 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,393 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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YH03 FVC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH03 FVC, 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 YH03 FVC registered?

YH03 FVC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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