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YS03 JWV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 JWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

lower front panel excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

nearside rear wheel bearing has possible slight noise

Fail 5 Dec 2017 72,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

lower front panel excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

nearside rear wheel bearing has possible slight noise

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,362 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 40,969 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 40,967 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,109 miles

brake & fuel pipes corroded

front tyres getting low & cracking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,099 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake & fuel pipes corroded

front tyres getting low & cracking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,741 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,397 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 19,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 8,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,418 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 JWV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS03 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

YS03 JWV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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