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YE05 YRT

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 YRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear under car surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2021 112,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear under car surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,106 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear axels slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,101 miles

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

front and rear axels slight corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2019 112,101 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

front and rear axels slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 112,097 miles

Near side rear sil slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,548 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 96,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,667 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 82,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 67,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,720 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,005 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 47,148 miles

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

front discs corroded and slight flucuation

front wipers splitting

Pass 21 May 2010 40,835 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 32,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 23,169 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 YRT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YRT, 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 YRT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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