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YF05 UCA

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,201 mi
Last recorded54,201 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 UCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,201 miles

under body corroded all over

Pass 6 Nov 2024 53,449 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 53,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake high

Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,031 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 50,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,718 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,943 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,678 miles

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

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

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

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 UCA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UCA, 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

How do I check the history of YF05 UCA?

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What year was YF05 UCA registered?

YF05 UCA is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is YF05 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 UCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF05 UCA have outstanding finance?

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