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YS05 FKV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

58,338 mi
Last recorded58,338 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 FKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 58,338 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,368 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 44,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside headlight image just met

Offside headlight image just met

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 43,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,671 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 42,670 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears and brake pedal travel to floor in brake rollers (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 41,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,753 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,201 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 32,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 26,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 25,266 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 25,265 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,941 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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YS05 FKV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS05 FKV, 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 YS05 FKV registered?

YS05 FKV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is YS05 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 FKV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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