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YM03 NCD

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,372 mi
Last recorded59,372 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 NCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,372 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 59,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,743 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,743 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,891 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,891 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,930 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,061 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,133 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 25,094 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,818 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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YM03 NCD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YM03 NCD, 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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YM03 NCD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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