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YG55 XYF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,378 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,126 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 29,126 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING COROSSION RIDGES INNER SIDES AT EDGES.

OSF LOWER SUSPENSION BACK WISHBONE BUSH TO SEPARATE.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,596 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

inhibtor switch cable behind column shaft cover suspect very close to column need investigation

osf tyre valve slight leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 17,910 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

inhibtor switch cable behind column shaft cover suspect very close to column need investigation

osf tyre valve slight leak

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 XYF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XYF, 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 YG55 XYF registered?

YG55 XYF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is YG55 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 XYF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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