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MF55 YTU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,431 mi
Last recorded37,431 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 37,431 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 37,429 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 37,370 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2024 36,960 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2023 36,439 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,028 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,638 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,232 miles

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,871 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 26 Nov 2019 34,871 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,996 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension component

Pass 24 Nov 2017 32,986 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 30,695 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,171 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 29,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,598 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,448 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,031 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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MF55 YTU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MF55 YTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF55 YTU registered?

MF55 YTU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is MF55 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 YTU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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