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YE05 KWS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 94,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,532 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,279 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 83,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,504 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 79,504 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 76,485 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 76,485 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,041 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 69,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2014 65,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,532 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,022 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,823 miles

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

front brake discs slight scored and worn

slight play / knock in steering rack on both sides

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,455 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt reels in slowly

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,847 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 KWS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE05 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

YE05 KWS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is YE05 KWS safe to buy?

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