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YP05 CWN

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,860 mi
Last recorded132,860 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 CWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 132,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Sep 2021 127,951 miles

Body damage offside rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill cover fitted offside and nearside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 127,951 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and nearside rear axle mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body damage offside rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill cover fitted offside and nearside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 123,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle and main run above tank (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 19 Oct 2019 115,748 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 115,748 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,517 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear and nearside front (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2017 103,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear and nearside front (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

engine management lamp showing on dash

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp showing on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

eml on

fuel pipes corroded

rear floor pan and chassis and inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 85,995 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

eml on

fuel pipes corroded

rear floor pan and chassis and inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,271 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 79,271 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 68,050 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,442 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,880 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

2 nails in n/s rear tyre tread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front abs ring broken

split in sidewall on o/s front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,914 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,889 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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YP05 CWN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP05 CWN, 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 YP05 CWN registered?

YP05 CWN is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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