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YE05 KWJ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,442 mi
Last recorded92,442 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,442 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,057 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,056 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,782 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,515 miles

Coolant leak

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

eml on

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

eml on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,951 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

e.m.l on

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,858 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,974 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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YE05 KWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE05 KWJ, 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 YE05 KWJ registered?

YE05 KWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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