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YF05 UBT

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,572 mi
Last recorded112,572 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 UBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,572 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 112,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 100,122 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,486 miles

Offside Front suspension top has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 86,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension top has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,680 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,718 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,029 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)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,354 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,296 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,251 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,062 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 UBT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

YF05 UBT is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is YF05 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 UBT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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