MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very poor (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside generally corroded
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler pipes rotten (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very poor (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside generally corroded
Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s. worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH ( needs attention ) (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust mounting broken
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam bushes worn
corrosion forming on underside
fuel pipes corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front exhaust mounting broken
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam bushes worn
corrosion forming on underside
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Fuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
OSF Top mount slight play in rubber
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cracking on inner edges of tread on front o/s tyre
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM05 YYN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SM05 YYN, 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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SM05 YYN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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