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YF55 VZW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,245 mi
Last recorded94,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 VZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 94,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,233 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle ...very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 86,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle ...very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front strut top mount/bearing assembly has slight free play

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole and losing a small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to most front suspension components but not excessive

Fail 14 Nov 2022 82,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply breaking through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole and losing a small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to most front suspension components but not excessive

nearside front tyre inner edge heavily worn

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole and losing a small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to all front suspension components but not excessive

Fail 11 Nov 2021 77,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole and losing a small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to all front suspension components but not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 71,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,205 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 67,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,886 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 49,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,974 miles

Nearside 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 21 Nov 2012 39,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,826 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,587 miles

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

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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YF55 VZW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YF55 VZW, 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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YF55 VZW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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