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YF05 AYL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,820 mi
Last recorded106,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 AYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,820 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 106,820 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,794 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,794 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,056 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 94,685 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 81,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 81,250 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 66,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 53,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,865 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,250 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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YF05 AYL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF05 AYL, 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 YF05 AYL registered?

YF05 AYL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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