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YS03 XEX

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 114,212 miles

front crossmember coroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 108,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,119 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Underside corroded

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 103,113 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Underside corroded

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,042 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Underside corroded

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 101,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Underside corroded

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,754 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroding

underside of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

underside corroding in places

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,220 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,185 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,580 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 62,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,630 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 59,630 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 50,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,527 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 XEX is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

YS03 XEX is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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