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YK55 USB

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,143 mi
Last recorded110,143 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 USB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 110,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,320 miles

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 102,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 93,254 miles

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged - Advise replacement

Offside front wishbone rear bush split

Fail 28 Jul 2018 93,254 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged - Advise replacement

Offside front wishbone rear bush split

Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,014 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge - Advise replacement

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge - Advise replacement

Fail 8 Jul 2017 86,725 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment shocker top (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn the inner edge and has a nail - advise replacement

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge - advise replacement

Offside rear tyre worn close the legal limit and has a nail - advise replacement

Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,918 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod end slight movement

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 78,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod end slight movement

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,742 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight play in a ball joint.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,276 miles

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

play in n.s.f rack end

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,205 miles

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

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

play in n.s.f rack end

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,549 miles

play in n/s steering rack

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,549 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

play in n/s steering rack

rear brakes binding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,249 miles

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

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

air bag light on.

front brakes pullsing slightly

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on.

front brakes pullsing slightly

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight split on o/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,507 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2011 50,507 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,094 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone bushes starting to split

slight p[lay in n/s steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,094 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone bushes starting to split

slight p[lay in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,986 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight splitting on o/s lowe wishbone bush

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,966 miles

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

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 USB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YK55 USB, 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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YK55 USB is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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