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AY55 YVW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,834 mi
Last recorded159,834 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 159,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded underneath

Pass 23 Dec 2020 159,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded underneath at rear

Fail 22 Dec 2020 159,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded underneath at rear

Pass 11 Jan 2020 155,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 143,582 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 129,677 miles

185/60/ r15

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

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

engine management light on

front discs pitted / corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight play in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,677 miles

185/60/ r15

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

engine management light on

front discs pitted / corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight play in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,309 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 1 Mar 2014 116,309 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,877 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 97,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,015 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,692 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,745 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 YVW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AY55 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

AY55 YVW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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