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DY55 HJD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 99,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,981 miles

Slight corrosion throughout underbody rear

Fail 7 Jun 2022 98,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion throughout underbody rear

Pass 24 Jun 2021 98,646 miles

Considerable corrosion throughout underbody, rear being the worst

Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,609 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rearmost inner bushes excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Considerable corrosion throughout underbody, rear being the worst

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 98,023 miles

Central Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

General corrosion to underside of body

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 97,534 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake hose ferrules on both rear o/s and n/s slightly corroded.

brake hose ferrules on front o/s and n/s slightly corroded.

general corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 11 May 2018 97,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system general corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 95,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 4 May 2017 95,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 5 May 2016 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Fail 5 May 2016 89,898 miles

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

Front exhaust mountings broken x2 but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Pass 15 May 2015 83,751 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 83,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2012 62,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet hinges stiff

both wiper blades split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,433 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2011 53,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,404 miles

hand brake high but still has reserve travel???

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,348 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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DY55 HJD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HJD, 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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DY55 HJD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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