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YS03 XEW

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,060 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outa sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 97,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outa sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,217 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,573 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,896 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 71,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,892 miles

rear seat belts not checked seats folded down and back full

Fail 10 Feb 2011 59,892 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked seats folded down and back full

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,323 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,867 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 XEW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

YS03 XEW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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