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PE55 LYD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,328 mi
Last recorded97,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 LYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,765 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside rear & offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside rear & offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 71,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,888 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 64,888 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,868 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 41,868 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,789 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 35,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,466 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 32,466 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,020 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,020 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,696 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,244 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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PE55 LYD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PE55 LYD, 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 PE55 LYD registered?

PE55 LYD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 LYD safe to buy?

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