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YB05 XHU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,828 mi
Last recorded121,828 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 121,828 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 113,374 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 113,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 103,875 miles

slight play in nearside wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,203 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 94,198 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 May 2012 81,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 69,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 57,711 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,436 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,874 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 31,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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YB05 XHU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB05 XHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 XHU registered?

YB05 XHU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is YB05 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 XHU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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