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YF05 NZV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,043 mi
Last recorded65,043 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 NZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 May 2024 59,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,453 miles

slight surface rust under vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2022 56,453 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shocker leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight surface rust under vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,933 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,579 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting slight play

Offside Front strut top mounting slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2020 53,579 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top mounting slight play

Offside Front strut top mounting slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,287 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre on 2.78mm

Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,935 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,766 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,757 miles

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush coming away

Offside front suspension arm rear bush coming away

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,615 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,440 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,354 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 NZV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YF05 NZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 NZV registered?

YF05 NZV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is YF05 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 NZV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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