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YK55 XRX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,185 mi
Last recorded151,185 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 151,185 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 151,167 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,598 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 150,598 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 129,404 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 127,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubber on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 121,128 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 121,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 121,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

areas of exhaust rusty

both sides front lower arm bushes perished

extensive corrossion on areas of chassis

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

n/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/f fog lamp inop

oil leak noted

various brake pipes showing corrossion

various suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 31 May 2019 119,829 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back hanger broken

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,855 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,850 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wereing on edges and starting to crack inbetween treads

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,268 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,165 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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YK55 XRX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

YK55 XRX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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