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OV05 YHJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 34,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,563 miles

wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,404 miles

offside rear tyre worn thin on the outside edge and approaching the wear bars

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,809 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,019 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,436 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 13,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,758 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 7,468 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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OV05 YHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV05 YHJ, 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 OV05 YHJ registered?

OV05 YHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is OV05 YHJ safe to buy?

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