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LY05 BZX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,163 mi
Last recorded64,163 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 BZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,163 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,960 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 53,960 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 53,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 51,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,726 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Jul 2016 44,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,265 miles

eml light on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,491 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,224 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,857 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 23,857 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,866 miles

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

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

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

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)

advise 1 of the 2 o/s washer jets blocked

advise all tyres have cracks in the tread area

advise front wipers jumping

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,263 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 BZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY05 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

LY05 BZX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is LY05 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 BZX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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