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DY03 HWC

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

13,282 mi
Last recorded13,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 13,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 8,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 8,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 127 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside pin hole in cv boot

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 99 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot floor corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside pin hole in cv boot

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,288 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,276 miles

front discs worn and scored

n/s mirror broken

Pass 23 Jan 2016 59,598 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 49,893 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 49,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 34,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2013 34,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pipes undersealed

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 5 Feb 2011 26,470 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,866 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 19,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,965 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,410 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 7,360 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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DY03 HWC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 DY03 HWC, 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 DY03 HWC registered?

DY03 HWC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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