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PK03 XBS

2003 Suzuki Swift · Petrol · 993cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine993cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Suzuki Swift Petrol 993cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 56,859 miles on the clock, averaging 2,241 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 G10A engine is known for 1. head gasket failure (cooling system stress) and 2. cooling fan relay failure. Common Suzuki Swift issues include 1. rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles) and 2. body rust.

MOT & Mileage History for PK03 XBS

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,241

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,162
Average per year2,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK03 XBS 13k24k35k46k57k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage54,697 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage53,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,912 miles
Since last MOT+555 miles
PASS
Mileage53,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,357 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
PASS
Mileage52,714 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage51,798 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage49,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage47,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,993 miles
PASS
Mileage44,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage40,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage36,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage32,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage28,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage26,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage22,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage17,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage13,138 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Suzuki Swift

These are the most commonly reported problems on Suzuki Swift models (1984–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Rear suspension trailing arm bushes (all body styles)

Rubber bushes on rear trailing arms crack and split from age/UV/road salt. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (bushes £40/set, 2-3hrs labour indie garage).

2. Body rust – sills, wheel arches, jacking points (all body styles)

Thin factory galvanising fails, rust bubbles/perforates from UK winters/salt. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (patch panels/welding, depends on extent).

3. Door lock mechanisms/central locking (all body styles)

Plastic gears in locks wear/strip, barrels seize from dirt. · Typical repair: £80-£200 per door (new barrels/gears cheap, 1hr labour).

1. Head Gasket Failure (Cooling System Stress)

Head gasket fails after prolonged overheating events, typically allowing hot combustion gases to leak into the cooling system.[1]

2. Cooling Fan Relay Failure

Electric radiator fan stops operating, leaving the engine prone to overheating during acceleration or sustained driving.[1]

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PK03 XBS

What car is PK03 XBS?

PK03 XBS is a blue Suzuki Swift, petrol (993cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK03 XBS?

The last recorded mileage for PK03 XBS was 56,859 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK03 XBS passed its MOT?

PK03 XBS has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2025.

Is PK03 XBS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK03 XBS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PK03 XBS?

PK03 XBS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.