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YC05 DGZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 DGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,585 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2021 130,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,433 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Sep 2018 114,470 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator leaking coolant ()

Offside Rear brake slightly binding should investigate

Pass 2 Oct 2016 97,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2016 97,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 96,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine burning oil on overrun

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spot lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,374 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,192 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,192 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 47,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 42,836 miles

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

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

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 DGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

YC05 DGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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