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YH03 FVF

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,460 mi
Last recorded39,460 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,785 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking up

Slight noise both rear bearings

Fail 25 Oct 2008 33,785 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs surface corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking up

Slight noise both rear bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 29,613 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,323 miles

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

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 FVF is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH03 FVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH03 FVF?

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What year was YH03 FVF registered?

YH03 FVF is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is YH03 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 FVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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