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YS03 YBD

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 YBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,137 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 54,137 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,456 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,535 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear view mirror damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside wiper split

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,804 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 1 Jul 2013 32,804 miles

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

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

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

front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,930 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion/pitting to front brake discs

o/s tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,483 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front and offside rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,483 miles

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front and offside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,706 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front and nearside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,268 miles

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front tyre side wall perished

Fail 15 Jun 2009 25,268 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,074 miles

front pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2007 20,074 miles

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

front pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,212 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 YBD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

YS03 YBD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is YS03 YBD safe to buy?

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