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LY05 YEV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 YEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 122,675 miles

play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2019 122,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,552 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 86,552 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 86,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

neg battery connection

Fail 3 Feb 2016 86,539 miles

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

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stuck under rear seat (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,631 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,887 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,302 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,297 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 45,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage and cracked and cuts to tread area

offside front antiroll bar link boot split

offside rear tyre sidewall damage and cracked and cuts to tread area

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage and cracked and cuts to tread area

offside front antiroll bar link boot split

offside rear tyre sidewall damage and cracked and cuts to tread area

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 YEV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

LY05 YEV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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