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YP55 DWX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 DWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Discs and Pads are worn approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 70,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,335 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,707 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,122 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,374 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 48,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,405 miles

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

engine lamp showing on dash

Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,405 miles

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

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

engine lamp showing on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,771 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,749 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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YP55 DWX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP55 DWX, 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 YP55 DWX registered?

YP55 DWX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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