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DY55 FTO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,694 mi
Last recorded110,694 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,694 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 110,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at one rear cross axle brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 109,385 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,022 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,022 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,311 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,311 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,560 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,835 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,835 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

front brake discs are worn/advise replacement.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,069 miles

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

rear wiper blade 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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DY55 FTO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY55 FTO, 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 DY55 FTO registered?

DY55 FTO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is DY55 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 FTO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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