CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS05 KFD

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,689 mi
Last recorded161,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 KFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 161,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 153,960 miles

Coil spring corroded Front + Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator hose nsf ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler cap to tank, nsr ()

NSF + OSF top mounts have slight play/movement

Offside Rear brake slight binding .

Rear Damage to rear bumper, Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, Mountings osr slightly damaged but not likely to become detached.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside , front + rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 153,798 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front + Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator hose nsf ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler cap to tank, nsr ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF + OSF (4.1.4 (b))

NSF + OSF top mounts have slight play/movement

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear brake slight binding .

Rear Damage to rear bumper, Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, Mountings osr slightly damaged but not likely to become detached.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside , front + rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 148,062 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 148,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 138,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top mount slight play

Rear rear bumper slightly damaged , secure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 132,623 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 122,663 miles

Both rear tyres cracked , and low on edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper not fully clearing screen

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2016 122,663 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked , and low on edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper not fully clearing screen

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 117,573 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes split

Both rear brake pipes on axel corroded

Both rear tyres cracking

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 2 May 2014 111,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 111,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,779 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 105,779 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 97,350 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 39,952 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,688 miles

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

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

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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS05 KFD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS05 KFD?

You can check the full history of YS05 KFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS05 KFD registered?

YS05 KFD is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is YS05 KFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 KFD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS05 KFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS05 KFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.