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AY55 YVS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 96,705 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 96,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 91,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 87,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 both sides worn/lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides tyres wearing low on inner edges. 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn/slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 81,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 both sides wishbone back bushes deterioated & completely split from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 not working. (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,223 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,103 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 70,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,724 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,116 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,696 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 12 Sep 2017 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,751 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,122 miles

Exhaust bracket missing

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,077 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on side-wall

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,425 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,737 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

damage to offside front exteriour mirror

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,039 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 24,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YVS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

AY55 YVS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AY55 YVS safe to buy?

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