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AV05 YMF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,433 mi
Last recorded87,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,433 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 87,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,697 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 75,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 75,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 68,828 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,108 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,103 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,103 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes seperating

front brakes pulse on roller test

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 49,380 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 49,380 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 12 May 2010 45,985 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,985 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to separate

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 2+mm

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,092 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2+mm

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,593 miles

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

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

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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AV05 YMF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 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 AV05 YMF, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV05 YMF registered?

AV05 YMF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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