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KD05 YME

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 YME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,620 miles

engine light on, o/s/f wishbone bush slightly lifted but within casing

rear shockers damp, vehicle low on fuel

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,620 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on, o/s/f wishbone bush slightly lifted but within casing

rear shockers damp, vehicle low on fuel

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,836 miles

NSR tyre low on tread,rear lights been repaired

engine oil low-dirty,check last service interval..

engine warning lamp active,tracking requires attention,offside steering arm balljoint play

Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,835 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault investigate (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged and brake pipe-investigate (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure tyre and rim different (4.1.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing-under arch damaged (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre low on tread,rear lights been repaired

engine oil low-dirty,check last service interval..

engine warning lamp active,tracking requires attention,offside steering arm balljoint play

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,810 miles

front registration plate,screen chipped,body damage all round,both front shocker tops play when wheels lifted-investigate,both front suspension arm-rear bushes splitting

Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,810 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate,screen chipped,body damage all round,both front shocker tops play when wheels lifted-investigate,both front suspension arm-rear bushes splitting

Pass 31 May 2013 66,332 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 66,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 57,764 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 57,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 47,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 38,862 miles

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 20 Apr 2009 27,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 18,875 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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KD05 YME is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KD05 YME, 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 KD05 YME registered?

KD05 YME is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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