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AY55 YPA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,020 mi
Last recorded138,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 138,020 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 135,690 miles

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 124,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 124,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,787 miles

Engine check light on

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,940 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,940 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,599 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 34,599 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,632 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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AY55 YPA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY55 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 YPA registered?

AY55 YPA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is AY55 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 YPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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