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YH55 ZLN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ZLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,389 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2019 79,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

drivers seat dont allways lock on rails

front and rear bumbers damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,658 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to under floor areas and inner sills

Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 65,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 63,531 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 63,531 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bottom hose clip corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bottom hose clip corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,078 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,078 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CROODED STRONG ADVISE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,245 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 32,245 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 ZLN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH55 ZLN, 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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YH55 ZLN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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