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YC05 YBU

2005 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,689 mi
Last recorded61,689 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 61,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,689 miles

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

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

mil light on

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

mil light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,402 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres heavily scrubbed on edges.

Nearside and Offside rear under sills corroded.

Offside rear tyre cracking in outer tread area.

Rear trailing arm bushes cracking.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside front tyres heavily scrubbed on edges.

Nearside and Offside rear under sills corroded.

Offside rear tyre cracking in outer tread area.

Rear trailing arm bushes cracking.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,162 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

EML light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 May 2008 15,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2008 15,779 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 YBU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

YC05 YBU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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