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FL55 YOP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,818 mi
Last recorded134,818 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YOP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 134,818 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 130,422 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE VERY RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RUSTY

both headlights dim but in limits

Fail 22 Jun 2023 130,421 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

FUEL FILLER PIPE VERY RUSTY

O/S/ BRAKE RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RUSTY

both headlights dim but in limits

Pass 16 Jun 2022 122,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 122,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front back plate rubbing disc

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight images deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight on brake pipes front and rear

Pass 30 Jun 2020 111,765 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,672 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f upper drop link gaiter has small split

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,646 miles

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,505 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,574 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,943 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,707 miles

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 29 Sep 2008 11,884 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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FL55 YOP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL55 YOP, 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 FL55 YOP registered?

FL55 YOP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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