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WF05 UYB

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,716 mi
Last recorded40,716 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 UYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,716 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively will need attention soon (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 36,781 miles

Front Slight play in front drop links / top mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 27,777 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 27,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,392 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,179 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 18,168 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 13,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush unbonded near to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2016 11,207 miles

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,544 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 8,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,548 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 4,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 2,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 481 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 8,568 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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WF05 UYB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF05 UYB, 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 WF05 UYB registered?

WF05 UYB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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