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AK55 YNR

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded the rest covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded the rest covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 99,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,802 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 94,801 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Offside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Fail 12 Jun 2017 89,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Offside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,937 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust flange & mounts corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,935 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust flange & mounts corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,950 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,732 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 18 May 2013 69,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 52,801 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 52,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 43,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 35,486 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 35,353 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK55 YNR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK55 YNR, 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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AK55 YNR is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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