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YM05 BZY

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,492 mi
Last recorded106,492 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 BZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 106,492 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 96,458 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 96,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 86,618 miles

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

slight damage to offside front door mirror

Fail 15 May 2014 86,618 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front door mirror

Pass 8 May 2013 75,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 51,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 51,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 41,181 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,741 miles

advise n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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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YM05 BZY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YM05 BZY, 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 YM05 BZY registered?

YM05 BZY is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is YM05 BZY safe to buy?

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