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YT55 OBP

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,094 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 121,090 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2023 117,028 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 117,028 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working LEAKING B EHIND FRONT WHEEL (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 112,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH SIDE SHOCK ABSORB CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,875 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of oil leak (historical) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 96,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened half inch rust lips on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of oil leak (historical) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,506 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,165 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Scratches and small stone chips in wind screen

Fail 10 Nov 2016 52,438 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Scratches and small stone chips in wind screen

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,830 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 45,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,903 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,898 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 OBP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OBP, 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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YT55 OBP is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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