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KB05 YJF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,511 mi
Last recorded68,511 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 YJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 56,055 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,680 miles

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

front wipers splitting lightly on the ends.

tailgate hydraulic dampers not fuctioning.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front wipers splitting lightly on the ends.

tailgate hydraulic dampers not fuctioning.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,228 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,188 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 35,143 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,286 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 23,286 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KB05 YJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KB05 YJF, 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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KB05 YJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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