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DF05 GYU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,624 mi
Last recorded73,624 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,624 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 73,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,564 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 70,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 68,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,534 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has surface cracking.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 48,405 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,723 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,587 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,915 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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DF05 GYU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DF05 GYU, 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

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What year was DF05 GYU registered?

DF05 GYU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is DF05 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 GYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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