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YK55 JTH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 JTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,723 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,434 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 48,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 41,459 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F strongly advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,727 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,727 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,420 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 Aug 2012 28,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,341 miles

Offside rear exhaust hanger on rear silencer broken ***Exhaust silencer secure at time of test***

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,226 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 16,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YK55 JTH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK55 JTH, 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 YK55 JTH registered?

YK55 JTH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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