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AY55 YVJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,652 mi
Last recorded77,652 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,068 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (outer to hose) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 73,068 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (outer to hose) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,188 miles

Coil spring corroded both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,133 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

headlamps modified with uprated bulbs

stone chip front screen

Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,245 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Sep 2019 52,245 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,381 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm and BALD on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm and BALD on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 32,643 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 32,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing steering rack loose, bolts nearly falling out (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,630 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,854 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 YVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

AY55 YVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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