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YE55 OGS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,785 mi
Last recorded128,785 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 128,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,869 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Both front tyres worn on inner edge no cords present

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,467 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osr lower steering swivel has slight play in balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 80,467 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working nsf side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osr lower steering swivel has slight play in balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2014 58,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,820 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,383 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,583 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 OGS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE55 OGS, 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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YE55 OGS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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