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WX05 YHS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,295 mi
Last recorded92,295 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 92,295 miles

Offside Front Slight play in top mount.

x1 back box hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 17 May 2019 92,295 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in top mount.

x1 back box hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 22 May 2018 84,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen wiper does not return to correct stowed position

Pass 25 May 2017 76,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,260 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 71,260 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 62,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 62,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,032 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 51,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 42,611 miles

mounting broken on rear silencer

o/s/f lower arm, rear bush unbonding

rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 May 2012 36,408 miles

lamp covers missing on o/s and n/s number plate lights

o/s front lower arm, rear bush unbonding

rear silencer support bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 May 2012 36,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lamp covers missing on o/s and n/s number plate lights

o/s front lower arm, rear bush unbonding

rear silencer support bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2011 31,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,550 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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WX05 YHS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX05 YHS, 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 WX05 YHS registered?

WX05 YHS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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