2005 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · VU05 YTF
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2005. Recorded mileage 91,637 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU05 YTF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2023
- 91,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU05 YTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Swift (VU05 YTF) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VU05 YTF Mileage History
- 25/07/202287,165 mi
- 25/07/202287,165 mi
- 31/07/202391,636 mi+4,471 mi
- 31/07/202391,637 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,401 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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