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YH55 WDM

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,620 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,324 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand Brake Lever Has high travel

Fail 29 Jun 2013 76,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand Brake Lever Has high travel

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,564 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,339 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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YH55 WDM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH55 WDM, 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 YH55 WDM registered?

YH55 WDM is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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