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YE55 OGX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 107,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front alloy wheels damaged

Front screen jet wash poor

N/S headlamp unit slightly insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various body and paint work damage

Pass 11 Sep 2018 104,018 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2018 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,183 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 100,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,609 miles

engine light on

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,203 miles

osf drop link cover damaged, nsf lower arm bush deteriorating no freeplay

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,281 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,263 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 50,978 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 31 May 2011 50,978 miles

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

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,267 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 14,380 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,380 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

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 OGX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

YE55 OGX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is YE55 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 OGX shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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