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NY05 VHA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,505 mi
Last recorded102,505 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,505 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,180 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,171 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,662 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,603 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components lower arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,048 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 87,002 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 81,124 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,244 miles

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Off On Outer Edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sun Strip On Front Windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2014 72,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Off On Outer Edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sun Strip On Front Windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers almost hitting outer sunstrip

n/s/r wheel slightly binding on

slight cracking on rear axle bushes

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,852 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,707 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,473 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre not showin cords

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,069 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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NY05 VHA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

NY05 VHA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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