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YD55 KJA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 129,058 miles

Central Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush at rear of arm becoming detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached front panel to chassis leg under bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush at rear of arm becoming detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,990 miles

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

slight lift to osf and nsf strut top mount

surface corrosion to fuel filer neck

Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 May 2017 104,532 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember impact damage

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

petrol filler neck rusted

Fail 12 May 2017 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember impact damage

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

petrol filler neck rusted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,959 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded/deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,715 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel insecure (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded/deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,869 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,771 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,832 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 38,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,465 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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YD55 KJA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD55 KJA, 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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YD55 KJA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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