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YE55 NHT

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,709 mi
Last recorded128,709 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 NHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,080 miles

Offside Front tyre going slightly bold on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front tyre going slightly bold on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,442 miles

slight oil seepage (gearbox), n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,034 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 91,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,737 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 54,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

osf tyre cut-wearing low,nail in nsr tyre

screen slightly chipped,rear wiper deteriorating,auxillery belt bit noisey-investigate

Pass 22 May 2012 54,414 miles

osf tyre cut-wearing low,nail in nsr tyre

screen slightly chipped,rear wiper deteriorating,auxillery belt bit noisey-investigate

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,866 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 76,192 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,192 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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YE55 NHT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE55 NHT, 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 YE55 NHT registered?

YE55 NHT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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