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YE05 KWX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,882 mi
Last recorded153,882 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 153,882 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 153,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,632 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 142,629 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 129,322 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 129,322 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,044 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 116,035 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,074 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,957 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 90,957 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,764 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 67,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,527 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside, offside rear tyres outer edgers wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,134 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 KWX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

YE05 KWX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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