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YD55 KJV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,565 mi
Last recorded54,565 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 48,627 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 48,620 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,033 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 47,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering arm deformed tie rod end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately track rod end slightly deformed (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,650 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,510 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 40,509 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,590 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,646 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,645 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 28,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,987 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,440 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 9,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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YD55 KJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD55 KJV, 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 YD55 KJV registered?

YD55 KJV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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