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YP05 ZVW

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 ZVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 112,830 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 112,830 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,884 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension component corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,289 miles

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

Front suspension component corroded both sides

Rear suspension component corroded both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,833 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,542 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 100,540 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,814 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 94,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,610 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 87,610 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,062 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 79,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 67,410 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,196 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,945 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,008 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,940 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 ZVW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZVW, 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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YP05 ZVW is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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