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YS55 ETU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,339 mi
Last recorded113,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 ETU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,339 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Jul 2024 113,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,394 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 111,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,891 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mountain broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mountain broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, cracking with puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 106,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp mounting broken /loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, cracking with puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,222 miles

offside front suspension strut top mounting worn

oil seepage

rear axle beam damaged

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front suspension strut top mounting worn

oil seepage

rear axle beam damaged

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,230 miles

damage to outer wall of offside front tyre

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

imbalance between parking brakes

long travel on parking brake lever - advise attention

offside front suspension strut top mounting is worn

oil seepage

rear suspension beam damaged

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2018 85,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

damage to outer wall of offside front tyre

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

imbalance between parking brakes

long travel on parking brake lever - advise attention

offside front suspension strut top mounting is worn

oil seepage

rear suspension beam damaged

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,681 miles

front tyres under inflated,now rectified

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

imbalance between parking brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front suspension strut top mounting is worn

rear axle beam damaged

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2017 78,681 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres under inflated,now rectified

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

imbalance between parking brakes

offside front suspension strut top mounting is worn

rear axle beam damaged

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,596 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,934 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,661 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,610 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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YS55 ETU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YS55 ETU, 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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YS55 ETU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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