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NY05 PVP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,486 mi
Last recorded98,486 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 PVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 98,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,997 miles

body sill covers fitted

gearbox noisey

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,997 miles

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

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

body sill covers fitted

gearbox noisey

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,233 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,233 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front tyres wearing uneven

N/S/R Tyre underinflated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,357 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,357 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,766 miles

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

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

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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NY05 PVP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NY05 PVP, 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 NY05 PVP registered?

NY05 PVP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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