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FL55 YOW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,443 mi
Last recorded119,443 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 119,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded /hole (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under body vehicle has surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,381 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 106,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2023 106,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

service brake has only just met mot limits

Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,261 miles

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking - perrishing between treads

rust - corrosion on front subframe and front lower suspension arms

rust - corrosion on underbody components

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,682 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck ()

Underbody Rusting

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,681 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck ()

Rear Tyre Cracking In Treads

Underbody Rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,474 miles

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

general underbody rusting to steering/suspension components

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish in tread pattern

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish in tread pattern

Fail 12 Jun 2015 85,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

general underbody rusting to steering/suspension components

nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish in tread pattern

offside front tyre starting to crack/perish in tread pattern

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

offside rear tyre uneven treadwear

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,478 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,737 miles

BOTTOM RAD HOSE CLIP CORRODED. N/S/F WHEEL RIM - SLIGHT DAMAGE. REAR AND O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. BOTH REAR BUSHES ON FRONT WISHBONES - PARTIALLY UNBONDED.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,737 miles

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

BOTTOM RAD HOSE CLIP CORRODED. N/S/F WHEEL RIM - SLIGHT DAMAGE. REAR AND O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. BOTH REAR BUSHES ON FRONT WISHBONES - PARTIALLY UNBONDED.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,008 miles

N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 46,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,328 miles

condition of both front dicds and pads

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 YOW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOW, 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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FL55 YOW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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