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YC05 PFN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 108,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to chilled seat fitted

Offside Rear wheel has slight binding

items removed from drives vie prier to test

Fail 6 Aug 2016 108,554 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to chilled seat fitted

Offside Rear wheel has slight binding

items removed from drives vie prier to test

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,539 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 105,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 87,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,261 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,261 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,720 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 29,203 miles

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 PFN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

YC05 PFN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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