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BJ05 YKC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,064 mi
Last recorded119,064 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 119,064 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

shields fitted

underside shields fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 119,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

park brake lever high

shields fitted

underside shields fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 112,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle in clip corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 112,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle in clip corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 106,781 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2016 102,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,025 miles

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

management light on

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,541 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn very low on edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn very low on edges.

Pass 17 May 2013 64,121 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 21,692 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,259 miles

front pads low

ns front tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,496 miles

ns front and os rear tyres close to limit

Fail 24 Oct 2008 14,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ns front and os rear tyres close to limit

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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BJ05 YKC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ05 YKC, 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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BJ05 YKC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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