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YG05 WJX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,655 mi
Last recorded82,655 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 WJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

em light on

n/s/r shocker sleeve loose

Fail 7 Apr 2015 82,642 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

em light on

n/s/r shocker sleeve loose

Pass 18 Apr 2014 75,830 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,419 miles

EML light on in the dash

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,418 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML light on in the dash

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,380 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Apr 2012 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,850 miles

broken rear silencer mount.

offside front and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes separating.

Pass 6 May 2009 32,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front lower suspension arm bush separating.

offside front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 May 2009 32,534 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front lower suspension arm bush separating.

offside front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated.

rear tyres worn outer tread 2.0mm.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,783 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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YG05 WJX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG05 WJX, 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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What year was YG05 WJX registered?

YG05 WJX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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