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DE55 YLK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,007 mi
Last recorded48,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 48,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,007 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,229 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,503 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 8,940 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has slight damage

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2009 8,940 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage

Rear wiper deteriorated

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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DE55 YLK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE55 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE55 YLK?

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What year was DE55 YLK registered?

DE55 YLK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is DE55 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 YLK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE55 YLK have outstanding finance?

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