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YC55 NPO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,319 mi
Last recorded95,319 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 NPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,617 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,758 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,109 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 86,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,853 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,902 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 74,902 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,877 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,877 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,575 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 30 Nov 2012 50,224 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 50,224 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2010 31,721 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,721 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,163 miles

advise adjustment of park brake lever travel

Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,656 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 18,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YC55 NPO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC55 NPO, 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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YC55 NPO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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