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AF55 YBX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,721 mi
Last recorded160,721 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 160,721 miles

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

corrosion on sub frame / rear of fuel pipes corroding / pin hole on n/s cv boot /

sill covers fitted / corrosion on brake pipes / corrosion on coil springs x both front shcks

Fail 12 Mar 2019 160,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on sub frame / rear of fuel pipes corroding / pin hole on n/s cv boot /

sill covers fitted / corrosion on brake pipes / corrosion on coil springs x both front shcks

Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,254 miles

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

corrosion on front springs / pin hole in n/s cv boot / sill covers fitted / slight corrosion on brake pipes

damp around fuel filter [no leak found at time of test]

eml light on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 156,254 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion on front springs / pin hole in n/s cv boot / sill covers fitted / slight corrosion on brake pipes

damp around fuel filter [no leak found at time of test]

eml light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 150,331 miles

front discs corroding / o/s/f wishbone bush splitting slight weep on o/s/f cv boot / sill covers fitted

front discs corroding / o/s/f wishbone bush splitting slight weep on o/s/f cv boot / sill covers fitted

front springs corroding

slight bind on n/s/r wheel / corrosion on rear brake pipes x o/s/f

slight handbrake travel

Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroding / o/s/f wishbone bush splitting slight weep on o/s/f cv boot / sill covers fitted

front discs corroding / o/s/f wishbone bush splitting slight weep on o/s/f cv boot / sill covers fitted

front springs corroding

slight bind on n/s/r wheel / corrosion on rear brake pipes x o/s/f

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 108,994 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 99,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 6 Aug 2011 91,497 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,497 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,636 miles

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

Both Side Front Brake Disc Slight Woren...

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner And Outer Edge...

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 44,561 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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AF55 YBX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF55 YBX, 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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What year was AF55 YBX registered?

AF55 YBX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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