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DY55 YNJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,518 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

tail gate latch is loose

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,228 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 42,903 miles

offside front wheel cover missing

sill covers fitted obscuring checking of sills

Fail 7 May 2015 42,901 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wheel cover missing

sill covers fitted obscuring checking of sills

Pass 1 May 2014 36,951 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 30,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 24,611 miles

wiper poor

Pass 10 May 2011 18,888 miles

o/s/f abs ring snaped no abs light on

Fail 3 May 2011 18,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f abs ring snaped no abs light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,716 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,314 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

all four tyres wearing on outer edges ,more than rest of tyre and 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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DY55 YNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

DY55 YNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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