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YA05 AOW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,435 mi
Last recorded74,435 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 AOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 74,435 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 74,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 63,019 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front wishbones corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2017 63,019 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front wishbones corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,608 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,137 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers poor

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,547 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 37,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,394 miles

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

sill damage nearside

Pass 13 May 2010 21,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,363 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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YA05 AOW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA05 AOW, 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 YA05 AOW registered?

YA05 AOW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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