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LY05 BYU

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 BYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,102 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Play offside front strut top mount

Fail 6 Sep 2019 110,102 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Play offside front strut top mount

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,872 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 104,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 97,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,517 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,425 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

Front wiper blades starting to split at ends

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,005 miles

osr tyre worn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,844 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and perishing,very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 31,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 22,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 17,176 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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LY05 BYU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LY05 BYU, 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 LY05 BYU registered?

LY05 BYU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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