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DY55 UYJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,631 mi
Last recorded88,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 88,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,750 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 78,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,547 miles

misting of oil osr shock absorber

nsf wishbone bush beginning to seperate

Fail 14 Nov 2016 68,474 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

misting of oil osr shock absorber

nsf wishbone bush beginning to seperate

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,336 miles

ns wishbone bush beginning to detach

rear exhaust mount detached from silencer

Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,266 miles

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

ns wishbone bush beginning to detach

rear exhaust mount detached from silencer

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,065 miles

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

front sub-frame slightly corroded and has been painted which may be concealing further corrosion

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

slight play in offside front top shocker mount

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,396 miles

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

front sub-frame slightly corroded

offside front top shock absorber mount has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,385 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,267 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,861 miles

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

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

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 UYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY55 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

DY55 UYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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