MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake performance not tested abs pump leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over rear axel (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
mil light on
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding and unable to assess wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE05 KWY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 KWY, 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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YE05 KWY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 July 2005.
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