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AY55 YVH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,577 mi
Last recorded70,577 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,157 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,881 miles

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,811 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,657 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,657 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,960 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,960 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,846 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,424 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 YVH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YVH, 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 AY55 YVH registered?

AY55 YVH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AY55 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 YVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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