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YH05 PKX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,876 mi
Last recorded179,876 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 PKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 179,876 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 179,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 162,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 162,943 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (initialy failed lamda) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,929 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 141,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s macpherson strut top mount has slight movement/play

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s ad o/s lens perished/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm/bald on edges/close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant reservoir cap missing

Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 128,439 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 121,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 121,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x/member within 30cm of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 117,219 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 117,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 103,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking along tread

Pass 2 May 2017 101,452 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 101,446 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 98,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,843 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,499 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 65,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,724 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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YH05 PKX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH05 PKX, 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 YH05 PKX registered?

YH05 PKX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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