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YC55 YPG

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,940 mi
Last recorded128,940 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,960 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 115,715 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,940 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 95,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,323 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 23 Jan 2012 76,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine light on dash

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front inner arche lineing loose not fowling on wheel though

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,645 miles

exhaust hanger snapped off back box

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped off back box

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,092 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 45,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,243 miles

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

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 YPG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPG, 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 YC55 YPG registered?

YC55 YPG is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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