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YG55 XRK

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 125,838 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 125,838 miles

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

Exhaust Not fully secured.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 119,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,981 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 91,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 88,989 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 84,118 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 78,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,790 miles

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

exhaust downpipe heatshield insecure

nearside rear brake binding

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust downpipe heatshield insecure

nearside rear brake binding

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,532 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking but not excesseivly

wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,648 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,863 miles

Clutch travel high

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Front suspension arm bushes and dust covers deteriorated but have no movement

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,370 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear wiper split

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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YG55 XRK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YG55 XRK, 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 YG55 XRK registered?

YG55 XRK is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 XRK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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