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AK55 YNU

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 111,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 95,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from body to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,342 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,342 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Badge (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,771 miles

front discs scored and lipped

front pads wearing thin o/s/f

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,493 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 61,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,169 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,130 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,435 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,908 miles

Slight pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,309 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing low

sill covers

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 YNU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK55 YNU, 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 AK55 YNU registered?

AK55 YNU is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AK55 YNU safe to buy?

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