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DV05 YZZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,604 mi
Last recorded81,604 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 74,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,534 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 62,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,114 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 51,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,379 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,508 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,736 miles

steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2012 32,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

nearside rear seat belt retracting slowly at time of test

steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,385 miles

Coolant leak

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 19 Apr 2010 19,907 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 15,237 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper

Fail 1 May 2009 15,237 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper

Pass 27 May 2008 10,755 miles

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

both front tyres slightley perished

rear wiper split

Fail 9 May 2008 10,533 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightley perished

rear wiper split

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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DV05 YZZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV05 YZZ, 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 DV05 YZZ registered?

DV05 YZZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is DV05 YZZ safe to buy?

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