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YK05 ZRS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,738 mi
Last recorded11,738 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,607 miles

Offside Front Upper shock top mounting has play

Fail 16 Aug 2019 79,605 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper shock top mounting has play

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,307 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. Casing damaged and held by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread area worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread area worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. Casing damaged and held by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread area worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread area worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,568 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 67,564 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Intermittent operation. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,886 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 12 Nov 2013 47,445 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms rear most bush slight unbonding

Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms rear most bush slight unbonding

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,896 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear most front wishbone bushes debonding

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rearnost front wishbone bushes debonding

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,424 miles

Bracket on exhaust back box broken but still is suported

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,324 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 19,161 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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YK05 ZRS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK05 ZRS, 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 YK05 ZRS registered?

YK05 ZRS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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