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YH55 WJO

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 100,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,237 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 OF 2 SNAPPED OFF BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,372 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,369 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working lower bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 80,339 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,610 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 68,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,610 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,595 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just over wear bars and nail in nsf (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,453 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,383 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 41,090 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,796 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 WJO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

YH55 WJO is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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