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PY05 JFE

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,587 mi
Last recorded27,587 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 27,587 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 27,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in strut top

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres are down to 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front scrubbing inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 x tyres down to 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,246 miles

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot deteriorating

corrosion on chassis sections

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 27,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot deteriorating

corrosion on chassis sections

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 26,039 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear axle corroded

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on chassis sections

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,351 miles

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

corrosion on both sides rear under sills

corrosion on rear axle ancorages

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 23 Jun 2021 25,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on both sides rear under sills

corrosion on rear axle ancorages

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,738 miles

Offside Rear brake rubbing slightly

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,207 miles

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

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,630 miles

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

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on chassis sections

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 23,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on chassis sections

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,707 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on rear chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,119 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 20,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,572 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 18,572 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,552 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,254 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 14,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,152 miles

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 23 Jun 2009 8,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 8,019 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,259 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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PY05 JFE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PY05 JFE, 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 PY05 JFE registered?

PY05 JFE is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is PY05 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 JFE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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