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HG05 UYB

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,989 mi
Last recorded117,989 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 UYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,989 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2019 117,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,209 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 106,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,755 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,389 miles

N/S ABS speed sensing ring on outer cv joint cracked.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,129 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 73,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,710 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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HG05 UYB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG05 UYB, 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 HG05 UYB registered?

HG05 UYB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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