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YR55 WEF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,944 mi
Last recorded108,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,944 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear brake hose flexis starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass smashed but still viewable through it (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 108,944 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear brake hose flexis starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass smashed but still viewable through it (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,967 miles

advise front reg plate condition

advise o/s/f inner tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,967 miles

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

advise front reg plate condition

advise o/s/f inner tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,370 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 79,370 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,880 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid reqs changing

oil filter leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,132 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,769 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 37,767 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,253 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,023 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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YR55 WEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR55 WEF, 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 YR55 WEF registered?

YR55 WEF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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