2005 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · YT55 NKW
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 138,653 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT55 NKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 138,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT55 NKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Swift (YT55 NKW) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YT55 NKW Mileage History
- 29/04/2022127,845 mi
- 27/04/2023133,521 mi+5,676 mi
- 27/04/2023133,354 mi-167 mi
- 10/05/2024138,653 mi+5,299 mi
- 13/05/2024138,653 mi
Average of roughly 5,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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