MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Light lens damaged.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flex hose union. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn to approx 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Light unit damaged.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both headlights low aim
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Strut top slight play.
Offside Front Tyre just legal
Offside Rear tyre just legal
Oil filter rusty. Headlight aim low. 1 washer jet inop.
Front Slight play in both strut tops
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Slight play in both strut tops
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s and n/s axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake pipes are coated in grease
n/s/r tyre is at 3mm
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advise both rear seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
advise rear brake inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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YF05 FYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YF05 FYJ, 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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YF05 FYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 June 2005.
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