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SH55 YZO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,756 mi
Last recorded75,756 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 YZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 75,756 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,071 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 70,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 66,752 miles

fan belts noisy

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush delaminated with slight movement

Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,747 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan belts noisy

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush delaminated with slight movement

Pass 23 Nov 2013 53,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and perrished

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

wear to front brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,798 miles

N/S/R seat belt slow to retract and reqs assistance

O/S/R seat belt slow to retract and reqs assistance

Rear fog light partially obscured by tow bar

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,176 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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,729 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 33,352 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,572 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,572 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,299 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 20,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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SH55 YZO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH55 YZO, 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 SH55 YZO registered?

SH55 YZO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is SH55 YZO safe to buy?

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