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YC05 BJF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,225 mi
Last recorded114,225 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 114,225 miles

front sub frame corroded-wishbone bushes perished-fuel filler neck corroded-o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on limit-parking brake lever slight travel-o/s/f/ top mounting slight lift

Fail 1 Feb 2021 114,215 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 109,807 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2018 106,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 May 2018 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 100,854 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 95,708 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 95,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 89,543 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,928 miles

Advise handbrake travel high.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,977 miles

Advise handbrake travel high.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise handbrake travel high.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,236 miles

Advise handbrake travel high.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 38,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,286 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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YC05 BJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YC05 BJF, 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 YC05 BJF registered?

YC05 BJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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