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YM05 MXR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,520 mi
Last recorded135,520 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 MXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 135,520 miles

Emissions not tested Major coolant leak .Test may damage engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central indicator tell tale lamp inop on indicators and 4 way flashers

serious coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 131,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,950 miles

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

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

both wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,437 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 30 Mar 2017 121,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front abs ring broken

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

battery loose

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,229 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)

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 120,299 miles

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

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,100 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 117,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,718 miles

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,730 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 104,723 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine managemenr light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,902 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 8 Jul 2011 78,070 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,785 miles

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

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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YM05 MXR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM05 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

YM05 MXR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is YM05 MXR safe to buy?

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