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YT55 OAV

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,565 mi
Last recorded73,565 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,526 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 57,526 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,837 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes on both side started to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes on both side started to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,612 miles

Nearside Front head lamp clouding

Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front head lamp clouding

Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,911 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,391 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,188 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 28,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,355 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 24,353 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,767 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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YT55 OAV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YT55 OAV, 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

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What year was YT55 OAV registered?

YT55 OAV is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 OAV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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