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AK55 YYL

2005 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,393 mi
Last recorded73,393 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,393 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside, suspension, springs, brake lines

Fail 8 Dec 2025 73,393 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside, suspension, springs, brake lines

Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,717 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Slight movement front top mounts

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion including suspension

Offside Front Top shock mounting slight movement

Fail 7 Dec 2023 71,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion including suspension

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Top shock mounting slight movement

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,210 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 70,209 miles

Brake valve leaking ABS block leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,920 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 68,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs corroding/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread and nailed/flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,900 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,889 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow retracting

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slow retracting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,808 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,808 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,884 miles

Oil filter corroded and weeping

Slight play in O/S/F top shock mount

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,884 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage N/S wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R tyre bald on both edges and nailed

O/S/R tyre cracked/ perished and nailed 185/60/15

Oil filter corroded and weeping

Slight play in O/S/F top shock mount

Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,771 miles

Rear tyres very low on edges and low on pressures

Fail 21 Nov 2015 58,771 miles

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

Rear tyres very low on edges and low on pressures

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,752 miles

All tyres low on pressures

Front tyres going bald on edges

Rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 47,754 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,621 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,981 miles

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

both front wishbone bushs spliting

front wipers worn

Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,989 miles

both front wishbone bushs spliting

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 YYL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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