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YS03 FPU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 FPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,766 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,459 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 64,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,551 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,266 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,943 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,293 miles

brake fluid stains on brake servo body,below the brake master cylinder

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,396 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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YS03 FPU 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 YS03 FPU, 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 YS03 FPU registered?

YS03 FPU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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