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YT55 OBZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 64,639 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 56,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 49,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 49,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, worn shoulder 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 48,780 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, worn shoulder 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,774 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,267 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 44,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,721 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 39,039 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in 2 places (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,399 miles

Front sub frame corroding

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,464 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,732 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 16,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,102 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 OBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

YT55 OBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 OBZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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